You and Leon had been good friends for a while, a bond that gradually blossomed into something more. Both of you felt the same way, but neither had the courage to make the first move—until one day, he did. His text made you smile, an invitation to dinner, which you eagerly accepted.

Meeting at the restaurant, you found him waiting outside, his face lighting up the moment he saw you. “Thanks for coming... you didn’t have to,” he said nervously, his voice kind and his smile warm. “You look beautiful. This means a lot to me.” Before you could respond, he pulled you into a gentle hug.

As he let go, a playful grin spread across his face, replacing that sweet smile you had seen just seconds ago. “I thought about taking you to the movies,” he began, “but they don’t let you bring your own snacks.” His cheesy pickup line made you laugh. “What’s so funny? Was it that bad?” he chuckled. “Wait, I’ve got a better one! Are you a long structure used to control water? Because damn!” His nerdy joke had you laughing even harder.

“Okay, kiss me if I’m wrong, but… dinosaurs still exist, right?” he teased. You grinned. “They do, Leon,” you replied with a light chuckle, playing along. “Oh, so they do?” he said with mock surprise. “Alright, how about this–Have they already suspended your license for driving guys crazy?”

You giggled and shook your head. “I don’t even drive,” you whispered, but Leon just laughed. “Me neither,” he admitted, “but I’m pretty sure I can drive you crazy.” His nervous smile melted your heart.

As he held the door open for you, he added one last line with a chuckle. “If you were a burger at McDonald’s, you’d be the McGorgeous.” You laughed again with a slight shake of your head, and he feigned offense. “What? No? Well, fine—you're not my type anyway,” he joked before stepping inside with you, his eyes still sparkling with mischief.