Chirag Desai


The little things

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Silence, broken only by the click of her red heels against the pavement.

She reached out to find his arm, feeling like she would stumble if she didn’t.

He felt a light touch and turned to her, the surprise evident on his face.

Look calm, she thought to herself, flashing a smile.

He slowed down a little so they wouldn’t lose the new connection.

She withdrew the arm 15 seconds later, just as people walked by.