SWEET SPOT
I whispered, barely able to meet his eyes.
He gave me a slow nod, that intense look lingering on me for one heartbeat longer, then walked out.
I stood there frozen, feeling like my legs had turned to jelly. My whole body was tingling, warm, and completely overwhelmed. When I finally glanced over, Susie was sitting at a corner table, grinning like an idiot. She winked at me dramatically.
I mouthed “Shh!” at her, mortified but unable to stop the giddy smile spreading across my face.