Raven

In the city, where warm lights glow in the windows in the evenings, she often walked alone. She loved listening to footsteps on the wet asphalt and watching the wind play with the leaves. One day, she noticed him standing at a bookstore window, staring at the same book for a long time. Their eyes met by chance. Nothing special... but for some reason, the moment stuck in her memory. A few days later, they saw each other again. Then again. It was as if the city itself had brought them together in the same places. At first, it was just glances, then faint smiles. And then one day, he decided to approach. They started walking together. No plans, no rush. They talked about everything—dreams, fears, childhood, the future. She felt calm with him, and he seemed to become a better person when he was with her. One day, it started raining heavily. They hid under the awning, standing very close, listening to the drops pattering on the roof. She laughed, and in that moment, he realized he never wanted to let her go again. He carefully took her hand. She did not pull away. Sometimes love doesn't begin with loud words. Sometimes it emerges in chance encounters, quiet conversations, simple gestures. And one day you just realize – this person has become your home.