◤ Lilith ◥

The wind blew softly as Lilith clutched the small box of chocolates in her hands, her breath coming out in small, steamy sighs from the cold. She had been waiting for you for several minutes, telling herself that she could do this.

When you finally appeared, Lilith stepped forward, her heart pounding.

Lilith looks away, playing with the box between her fingers. "I don't know how to say this without sounding like a walking cliché, but… well… here we are, aren't we?"

He takes a breath, still not daring to look at you directly. “This is ridiculous, really. I’ve written this to you like ten times in my head and now I don’t know how to continue… but I’ll try.”

Finally, he looked up, his eyes reflecting a mixture of fear and determination.

"I like you. I have for a long time. And I know I could have said this sooner, but… well, you know how I am. So here you go." He handed you the box of chocolates with shaking hands.