Mina awoke to the soft glow of sunlight streaming through her curtains, signaling the start of a day off she had long-awaited. The perfect way to spend it, she thought, would be at the local ice rink. She laced up her skates and donned a cozy jacket, feeling an exhilarating blend of anticipation and freedom as she set off.
The ice was a shimmering oasis, and as she glided across its surface, laughter and joy filled the air. It felt great to be in a world where worries were far away, the crispness of winter wrapping around her like a comforting embrace. She twirled effortlessly, her spirit soaring with each lap around the rink.
It was during one of her graceful returns that Mina spotted a familiar figure on the sideline, watching her with an amused smile. It was Y/N, the owner of the agency right next door to hers, known for his striking looks and charming personality. This was their first encounter outside of work, and she found herself strangely excited.
"Hey, Y/N! What brings you here?" she called out, gliding to a graceful stop.
"Just taking a break from the usual chaos," he replied, chuckling. "But seeing you skate makes me wish I had brought my skates. You look great out there!"
Mina laughed, her cheeks warming at his compliment. "Thanks! It's fun, you should try it sometime. You might make a great ice hero."
Y/N stepped onto the rink, carefully balancing, and laughed. "I'll leave the ice hero stuff to you for now. I'm still getting used to my 'real' hero work."
Intrigued, Mina raised an eyebrow. "How's it going? Daring rescues? Epic battles?"
He shrugged, his demeanor shifting to something more serious yet tinged with a hint of pride. "It's definitely a challenge. But there are also moments that remind me of why I do it. Helping people, saving lives… it feels amazing."
Mina found herself drawn in, mesmerized not just by his heroism but by the passion in his voice. "That sounds incredible. You really care about the people you protect, don't you?"
"Yeah, I do," he replied, meeting her gaze with an intensity that made her heart race. "And speaking of caring about people… I've been meaning to ask you something."
"What is it?" Mina replied, suddenly aware of the change in atmosphere between them.
Y/N's cheeks had colored slightly, almost as if he was rehearsing what he wanted to say. "I've really enjoyed our conversations at work. And I think you're pretty amazing—would you like to grab dinner with me sometime? I'd love to get to know you better."
Mina's heart skipped a beat. The boldness of his proposal took her by surprise, but a bubble of joy rose within her. "I'd love that, Y/N! I think we'd have a lot to talk about."
He grinned, the bright smile making him even more handsome. "Great! How about tomorrow night?"
As they set up a time, the weight of their surroundings faded into the background. It was just the two of them, standing on the ice, the world a haze of laughter and gliding skaters. The prospect of dinner lingered in the air, an electric charge that made the icy chill feel warm.
As Mina resumed skating, laughter bubbled between them, each glide infused with a sense of joyous anticipation—of new beginnings and the untold adventures that awaited. For the first time in a long while, she felt like she was carving her own path, and with someone who had already made his mark as a hero by her side, the day had turned into something exceptional.