— his nerves, soothing the quick thrumming of his pulse. Letting go of her hand briefly to sign: “What do you want to eat for dinner? I’ll pay.”

It seemed as though those same butterflies that fluttered within Suki’s heart shared to his when their hands joined. His cheeks adopted a darker shade of red, yet he willed his composure. A confident nod before guiding her to their destination.

The breeze of winter’s chill invited him to calm —

— palm extended forward, along with an inviting smile spreading across his youthful features.

— he should have mentioned something. A simple text would have been appropriate.

Alas. He was here now. Signing back with clumsier digits, his lips enunciating his words: “I’m sorry! I was in town and wanted to surprise you. Let’s go shopping and make dinner together.” An open —

Moonlight blue eyes darted to Suki’s hands. The way they were swift yet delicate, just as her mind was. Wren took a step back to give her a moment’s grace to breathe and calm the butterflies that swarmed her belly. Out crawled a nervous laugh, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Ah, yes, —

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