“It’s been a while since you’ve gone out with someone, hasn’t it?” Bruno said with a serious tone.
His gaze fixed on Laura was intense, impatient to know her response.
“I’ve never gone out with anyone,” Laura replied, her serious face concealing a vulnerability that only he seemed to catch a glimpse of.
Bruno was deeply excited, yet he could never describe to anyone what he was feeling. It was as if a whirlwind of emotions mixed with infinite tenderness churned within his chest.
Laura, on the other hand, feared trembling. The depth of Bruno’s gaze made her feel exposed, almost vulnerable. Often, she would avert her gaze from his, as if trying to hide within herself.
The silence at that moment was too much, too profound. Only the beats of their hearts could be heard, the accelerated rhythm of a shared yet unspoken emotion.
He gently took Laura’s hand, as if to show her that there was nothing to fear. She turned, surprised, her eyes seeking an answer in his face.
Without a word, Bruno delicately placed Laura’s hand on his face, caressing her cheek. He closed his eyes to savor that moment of shared tenderness.
Laura felt her heart pounding strongly in her chest, almost as if reminding her that she was still alive. It was as if each beat brought their destinies closer, as if the universe was preparing for a meeting destined to change both their lives.
.. It was a spontaneous kiss, a meeting of souls that had been searching for each other for a whole lifetime.
.. An ineffable feeling that made them feel part of something greater.
There were still many secrets to unveil, but one thing was certain: that moment would accompany them forever, like a shadow on the wall of their story.