Josh and Jessica walked slowly, side by side, down the quiet path leading to the bridge.
The night breeze was gentle. The streetlights glowed a warm yellow. It was peaceful.
Jessica’s hair kept blowing into his face every few steps. She laughed and tried to hold it back.
“Sorry. My hair’s having a moment.”
Josh looked at her, then reached up without thinking and gently tucked a loose strand behind her ear.
Jessica blinked, caught off guard. Then she smiled, a little shy.
“Thanks.”
He nodded, suddenly unsure why that felt… weird.
They stopped at the middle of the bridge. The view was calm and beautiful. Lights from the city reflected on the water below like little pieces of glass.
Jessica leaned on the railing.
“This is nice,” she said.
Josh looked out with her. “Yeah. It is.”
“I needed this,” she added. “It’s been a while since I’ve just... enjoyed someone’s company.”
Josh gave a small smile. “Me too.”
She turned to face him. “You’re really not that bad, you
