Ignorance is a blessing

As the music faded into a soft melody, I felt a rush of warmth envelop me, a mixture of contentment and nervous excitement swirling within. Aurelia's gaze was fixed on me, intense and unwavering, and for a moment, I lost myself in the depths of her eyes.

Her hand in mine felt like an anchor, grounding me in the midst of the swirling emotions that threatened to consume me. I reveled in the electricity of our connection, the unspoken words that hung between us like a delicate thread.

But then, as if snapping out of a trance, Aurelia suddenly released my hand, murmuring an apology. The warmth of her touch vanished, leaving me feeling oddly cold and exposed.

I tried to brush off the sudden shift in atmosphere with a playful chuckle, masking my disappointment with a forced smile. "Ah, I suppose we can let go now," I teased, hoping to lighten the mood.