She noticed it in the silence first.The way Ethan walked beside her without speaking, hands tucked into his coat pockets, shoulders tense like he was carrying something heavier than the night air. The city lights reflected softly on the pavement, and for once, she didn’t rush to fill the quiet. Silence had always been her companion. But with Ethan, it felt… different. Charged.They had left Ava’s apartment minutes ago, the warmth of laughter and conversation fading behind them. Ava had hugged her goodbye like they’d known each other for years, whispering, “You’re good for him. I can see it.”She hadn’t known how to respond.Now, walking beside Ethan, those words echoed in her mind.“You don’t have to walk me all the way,” she said finally, breaking the quiet.“I know,” he replied. “I want to.”Her heart tightened, the familiar pull she’d been trying to ignore growing stronger.They stopped at a crosswalk, red light glowing above them. For a moment, she thought he might say something
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