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Adea

Good company, food that hits, in a place where all you want to do is cuddle up around the fire was the sweetest date I’ve ever had. I can’t help but laugh, my shoulders shaking, as I remember that this is my first date. Our plates and bowls sit just off the blanket as waves crash. The gentle giant by my side bumps me with his shoulder, pulling me from my thoughts. I lift my chin to look up into kind brown eyes.

“I’m not so bad,” Donny said confidently.

“Woah there, cowboy. This date isn’t over yet,” I teased.

“I can tell you’re having a good time,” Donny said cheekily.

“Oh, yeah?” I asked. His arm wrapped around me as he gave me a squeeze.

“Your eyes say everything, pepe,” he said with a rumble.

“That’s either a