Tender Smile Novels & Stories

T⁠hat’s all that matters. I slide the glass panel open. The his‍s is dea‍f⁠ening t‌o m‍y ears‍. H‌er g‍aze sn‌aps to me, and⁠ the tension bre⁠aks just en‌ough for her to smile—a s⁠mal‍l, trembling, fier⁠ce smile. “Fina‌l‍l‍y,” she breathes.

Only unanswered questions lingered in Smiles's head, leaving her hanging in space, in the world of questions. Trying to calm herself down, she saw them, Mark and Xena. Walking towards her, it's like a test on her self-control. Watching them with the malicious smile on Xena's face was no good sign but her being Smiles, the only last one of her kind, she could only brave up herself, putting in a straight and happy face.

Only unanswered questions lingered in Smiles head,leaving her hanging in space, in the world of questions. Trying to calm herself down, she saw them, Mark and Xena. Walking towards her, it's like a test on her self-control. Watching them with the malicious smile on Xena's face was no good sign but her being Smiles, the only last one of her kind, she could only brave up herself, putting in a straight and a happy face. Wasn't expecting to see you here, you know…it's a classic and rich party meant for rich people, you know" Xena gave a snort of disgust.

she replied in a friendly tone. The man felt at ease and took a seat beside her. They engaged in a lighthearted conversation, and a smile adorned Emine's lips. For some inexplicable reason, she felt comfortable around this man. Aiden observed it all—her smile was breathtaking, a burst of radiant sunshine. It illuminated her face, captivating everyone who saw it. Her lips curved gracefully, revealing a row of dazzling, pearly white teeth. Joy glistened in her eyes, reflecting the warmth of her smile. It was a sight that could melt hearts and bring happiness to the world.

He and the rest of the men who had been speaking all froze, eyeing their comrade who made the deduction from the corner of their eyes, then quickly back to the rapidly approaching bundle of joy. "Fuck me.." Some great final words if I do say so myself. "MROOOAR!" Cuddles paws still outstretched, sweet adorable smile went super sized and that girl wasn't bringing no fries or shakes, only that sweet cute smile.... Cute in a I'm gonna eat your fucking face kind of cute, as her smile was one of a free meal.

"You might be right about that." Her lips curled up in a smug smile before she turned her full attention to me. “Hi, I'm Tiffany. Tiffany winner. " "Grace." I turned around until I was face to face with her. Immediately her smile slipped a little. Well, the memory of my childhood, a long scar that ran across my mouth to my chin, she had apparently not noticed before. “Maybe we should all pull paper bags over our heads. After all, nobody here wants to sully your sensitive sensitivity to aesthetics. "

My hands slide down his arm and I take his hand in mine intertwining our fingers. "What are you doing?" I mentally scream at myself. "I don't know," I look down at our intertwined fingers then I look up at him. He was already looking me, smiling. I did a little mental victory dance. I didn't know I could do that to someone, make them smile when I barely did.

The touch is warm, but his fingers tremble, and it breaks something inside me. He's trying to be strong, but he can't hide the vulnerability that pulsates beneath the surface. "It's you now," he says, and the certainty in his voice is almost palpable. As if, after so long, he can finally breathe. He smiles, but the smile isn’t what I remember. It’s not confident or charming. It’s small, fragile, and so full of sadness that it stings my eyes. There's something devastating about seeing him like this. That smile isn't just one of relief... it's one of pain, of loss, of years of carrying an open wound that he never knew how to close. And at the same time, there's something incredibly human about

Alex reassures me with a gentle smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners in amusement. As I watch Alex, I can't help but notice how incredibly handsome he looks when he smiles. It's a rare sight, but when it graces his lips, it transforms his face, lighting up his features in a way that is both captivating and endearing. In that moment, I find myself wishing he would do it more often, allowing me to bask in the radiance of his smile. With a sheepish grin, I thank him once more, feeling a surge of appreciation for his unexpected kindness.

(smiles) A. Gupta