The following morning...
Despite the fact that Maria couldn't get that smirk out of her head, she managed to arrive at the restaurant where Marco suggested they meet with a smile on her face.Marco arrived at the same time she did. They saw each other and waved.
"Hey!" He exclaimed.
He wore loose black trousers and a turtleneck with sleeves rolled up to just below his elbows, exposing some skin. He looked good in it.
She returned his smile as he jogged towards her before approaching her and hugging her. She just stood there, taken aback when he hugged her, breathing in his scent and feeling safe in his arms.
That sensation was familiar to her. But she couldn't figure out why it felt different this time. She simply knew she didn't want this moment to end. It feels too good to be true, but it never seems to be enough...
Maria noticed her heartbeat had increased as they moved away from each other. 'What's going on?' she wondered.
