Title: “Beneath the Blue”

It was quiet in the aquarium, just the hum of the tanks and the soft bubble sounds of the water. Leo walked slowly, hands tucked into his jacket, stealing glances at Noah — the boy beside him with sea-glass eyes and a smile that tugged at the corners of Leo’s heart.

They had talked online for weeks, but this was their first real date. Leo had picked the aquarium because it felt calm… like them.

Noah stopped in front of the jellyfish tank. “They’re like floating lanterns,” he whispered.

Leo stood closer. “Or hearts, glowing in the dark.”

They didn’t speak for a while, just stood side by side, watching the jellyfish pulse like slow breaths. Then Noah gently reached for Leo’s hand. Warm. Nervous. But sure.

And under that soft blue light, with waves of color moving around them, Leo thought — maybe this was what peace felt like. Not fireworks. Just quiet magic.