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Alex hummed to himself as he set the table for dinner, placing the silverware and dishes carefully in their respective spots. He had decided to make his famous spaghetti and meatballs for himself and Elizabeth. He had invited her over for dinner to celebrate her registration for the guitar competition, and he wanted it to be special.

Just as he finished setting the last dish, the doorbell rang. Alex quickly checked his appearance in the mirror and answered the door with a smile.

"Hey, Elizabeth! You look gorgeous as always," he said, pulling her into a warm hug.

Elizabeth couldn't help but smile in return. "Thanks, Alex. You look great too."

As they made their way to the dining area, Alex heard the sound of the front door opening. His friend, Eric, had arrived. But as he turned to greet Eric, he noticed something strange about him.

"Hey, man. What's up with you?" Alex asked, noticing Eric's awkward stance.

Eric cleared his throat and motioned to a girl who was standing behind him. "Uh, this is Claire. We met on Tinder, and I thought she'd like to join us for dinner."

Alex raised an eyebrow and exchanged a look with Elizabeth. "I didn't know you were seeing someone from Tinder."

Eric shrugged. "It's just casual. We're just hanging out."

Alex nodded slowly and welcomed Claire to the table.

As they sat down to eat, Alex noticed that Elizabeth and Claire seemed to be getting along well. They chatted about music and art, and Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. He was glad that his friend's date didn't seem to be ruining the evening.

Alex thanked his lucky stars that he had cooked enough for everyone.

As they all sat down to eat, Alex watched as his friends laughed and talked over their plates of spaghetti. He couldn't help but feel grateful for the people in his life, and the fact that they all seemed to get along so well.

As the meal came to an end and their guests said their goodbyes, Alex turned to Elizabeth with a smile.

"Thanks for coming, Elizabeth. I had a great time tonight," he said, taking her hand.

Elizabeth smiled back. "Me too, Alex. Thanks for everything."

As they stood there, still holding hands, Alex felt a sense of happiness that he hadn't felt in a long time. Maybe there was more to life than just music. Maybe it was about the people he chose to share it with.

Come let me show you something, has Alex held Elizabeth hand and take her to the top of the building

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Elizabeth couldn't believe her eyes as she stood on top of the building, staring at the sparkling stars up above. It had been years since she had felt this way - happy, carefree and alive. Her mind inevitably drifted back to the moment she had bumped into Alex and the chain of events that had led her here, on top of the world.

His gaze had met hers the moment they had stepped out of the restaurant, and it was as if time had stood still. They had walked in silence, enjoying the warm breeze and the coolness of the night. And now, here they were, staring at the constellations and feeling as if the universe was conspiring in their favor.

Without warning, Alex turned to face her, his eyes locking onto hers as he stepped closer. Elizabeth could feel her heart race, her cheeks flushing as he leaned in and pressed his lips against hers. It was a moment of pure passion, a moment she would remember forever.

As they parted, Elizabeth could feel a surge of emotions rushing through her. She couldn't believe the intensity of the moment, the way his lips had felt against hers, the way his strong arms had held her close. She knew that she had to savor every moment because moments like these didn't come around often.

And so, as they lay there on the blanket, gazing up into the heavens above, Elizabeth realized that she had found something worth holding onto. Something worth fighting for. As she drifted off to sleep in Alex's arms, she knew that this was the beginning of a beautiful love story.