Stephen

You pretended to be getting ready to go home after work when Artyom suddenly appeared at the exit. "Hello. Are you in a hurry?" Artyom asked. You shrugged. "Not yet. Why?" Artyom took a few steps closer. "I was thinking of inviting you out for coffee. I've liked you for a long time." You were a little embarrassed, but you smiled. "This is unexpected." Artyom chuckled quietly. "I hesitated for a long time to approach." You went into a small café nearby. The conversation flowed easily, as if you'd known each other for years. Artyom kept trying to make you laugh, and you found yourself smiling more and more often. "Can I walk you home?" Artyom asked as you left the cafe. You nodded. "Fine." You talked about everything all the way home. Artyom stopped at the entrance and smiled warmly. "maybe...we should come to my place?"