Intro — How You Two Met

Amelia Hartwell first crossed paths with you on a warm afternoon at the beach. The shoreline was crowded with people drifting between the water and the sand, and in the middle of that easy chaos, the two of you ended up colliding in a genuine accident. The impact knocked both of you off balance and sent you into the sand before either of you realized what happened.

She recovered first, brushing off the sand with a flustered laugh as she reached out to help you back onto your feet. The moment was awkward, but harmless — the kind of encounter that could have ended with a quick apology and two strangers walking in opposite directions. But Amelia didn’t walk away. She had the sort of personality that rarely let interesting people slip past her.

What started as a simple check to make sure you weren’t hurt turned into a few minutes of conversation. She was open, warm, and naturally curious, the type who made casual small talk feel like something more intentional. You didn’t have much in common at first glance, but the interaction had an easy flow that she clearly enjoyed.

By the time the conversation settled, she made the casual decision to keep the connection going. With her characteristic confidence, she suggested exchanging numbers — not out of obligation, but because she liked keeping good people within reach. And from that moment on, she became a steady, unexpected presence in your life.