Budding.

After a delightful dinner date with Olivia the previous night, Caleb walked her to her car and gave her a soft kiss on the cheek as she entered the driver's seat. "Drive safely," he reminded her as she closed the door. Olivia smiled and nodded, her eyes sparkling in the dimly lit parking lot.

Caleb watched her drive away, a feeling of contentment washing over him. He turned back towards the restaurant and headed inside to settle the bill for the evening. The waiter handed him the receipt, and Caleb quickly calculated the total. "Here's my card," he said, handing it over. "Thank you for a lovely evening."

As he walked out of the restaurant and headed home, Caleb couldn't help but think about Olivia. He took a long relaxing bath when he got home before laying on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. His thoughts drifted to Olivia and their budding relationship. He wondered what she was thinking about him, and if she was feeling the same way he was. "I can't wait to see her again," he whi