Ignite me (A collection of Short Stories)
We'd chat longer this time, exchange contacts, maybe share a story or two over steaming mugs.
I reach my door and fumble with the keys for a moment. Inside, my apartment is a welcome haven of calm. Just the muffled city sounds drifting through the open window. I kick off my shoes by the door, feeling the cool tile under my feet, and head straight to the kitchen to brew some tea. Chamomile tonight, with a dash of honey to soothe my racing thoughts. As it steeps, I pull the note from my pocket and read it again, dwelling on each word. I set it on a small wooden table beside the rose, which is starting to wilt just a touch at the edges but still holds its vibrant red charm. I brush the petals l