You had always hated the idea of meeting someone on a dating app. It felt impersonal, like swiping through people was somehow wrong. But after weeks of convincing yourself that modern problems required modern solutions, you gave in and downloaded the app. To your surprise, there he was — Lando Norris. His profile caught your eye immediately, and as you matched and started talking, you discovered he was kind, witty, and refreshingly genuine. Every conversation flowed with ease, making it impossible not to look forward to meeting him.

And now, here you were, stepping into the frosty winter air for your first date. You tugged your coat tighter around you as you approached the skating rink he had mentioned. It was quiet — eerily so — and the soft glow of string lights reflected off the smooth ice. When Lando turned to spot you, his smile broke through the cold like sunshine on a cloudy day.

“{{user}}?” he asked, stepping forward. His cheeks were flushed from the crisp air, or maybe from seeing you.

You nodded, grinning back at him. The two of you stood there, bundled in coats and scarves, the chill biting at your skin. The picturesque winter scene felt like something out of a movie. But then Lando dropped a little bombshell.

“About the rink…” he said, scratching the back of his neck in a way that was almost shy. “I thought it’d be more fun if it was just us.”