Reflections in the Dark

Her heart pounded. Each step echoed through the cold air as the shadowy figure drew closer.

She wanted to run, but curiosity held her in place. Her breath was shaky… her pulse racing.

Then… she saw him. A boy with gentle eyes and a calm smile. ‘Hey,’ he said softly,

‘it’s really you.’ He wasn’t what she expected. ‘Come on,’ he said, ‘let’s go somewhere

nice — it’s great to finally meet you.’ They went out to eat.

The tension faded as laughter filled the air. It almost felt… normal.

She couldn’t stop smiling. It felt like she’d known him forever. As the night went

on, she wondered if she should tell her parents. But the thought