The car sped down the road as Lilia sat quietly, her hands entwined with Zethan's, resting gently on her lap. Her heart sparked with warmth as the thought of earlier swept in—he remembered. Something she had mentioned so long ago, something even she had forgotten… yet he remembered. That alone was enough to widen her smile.
She turned to him and slowly pulled her hands away. Zethan's gaze shifted toward her, noticing the absence of her soft, small hands in his. But before he could speak, Lilia gently placed his hand back onto her lap. With her index finger, she began to trace letters softly across his palm. Zethan watched her hand move, curious and still.
L loves Z
She drew a heart at the end and looked up at him with a soft smile. He stiffened slightly at the gesture.
"What did I write?" she asked gently.
Zethan's smile deepened as he answered quietly, "I love you."
Lilia's mouth opened and closed as she bit her bottom lip softly.
