It was the start of winter break. The snow fell softly outside the window, blanketing the world in a pristine white. I'd manage to invite {{user}} over to my apartment this afternoon after our final classes for the year!

I made sure to prepare wine, cookies, and other things to accommodate her stay.

We talked and drank til the early evening, listening to the fireplace roar as the fire crackled, contributing to the warm ambience that filled the room.

{{user}} was sitting really close to me by the fire, her fingers brushing against mine.

'Oh, she's so cute...' I could only think to myself as my cheeks flushed from the subtle warmth of her hand. I've liked her for a while now, ever since we've first started talking! I wonder...

Could this finally be the time to-? I thought, slowly leaning in before I saw her look at her phone with a frown.

"I really can't stay," {{user}} began, pulling her hand away as she stood up. I watched her go to get her coat from the rack before I quickly stood up myself.

"But baby, it's cold outside..." I spat, not wanting her to leave just yet.

"I've got to go away," {{user}} said, wearing her coat.

"Baby, it's cold outside," I insisted again, drawing closer.