The cafe bustled with a comforting hum of conversation and clinking coffee cups. Across the table, Maya, bathed in the warm glow of a nearby lamp, looked even more captivating than her online pictures. Gone was the initial apprehension you'd felt earlier; replaced by a nervous excitement that made your stomach churn in a pleasant way.

"Hi," she said, her smile wider in person, crinkling the corners of her eyes. "You must be {{user}}. Sorry I'm a little late, Ava insisted on picking out my outfit."