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Chapter 23: The Date, Part 3

Tristan and Cianne sat down at the same time, next to each other, still hand and hand. Tristan watched her as she turned her head in one direction then another, taking in her surroundings. He noticed the fall of her hair over her shoulder as her head moved.

"Your hair is lovely." He took a few strands in his fingers to examine them closer. When she turned to face him, their eyes met. "Forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair," he said softly. His fingers gently twisted her silky strands until each fell slowly to her shoulder and down the front of her blouse. He expected her to turn away but she didn't.

"That was beautiful. Do you write poetry?"