Jake never expected to meet someone like Kindra. She was the quiet girl in class—always focused, good grades, and always with her nose in a book, never really talking to anyone unless necessary. But the day he accidentally knocked her books out of her hands in the hallway, everything changed. She had looked up at him with those soft eyes, cheeks slightly flushed, and instead of being annoyed, she just smiled. That moment stuck with him.

From that day on, they started talking—small conversations turning into long ones, shared glances in the halls becoming something more. It didn’t take long for Jake to realize he liked her. And when he finally asked her out, he was surprised to find that she had been waiting for it.

Their first date was at the mall, one of Kindra’s favorite places. She loved the atmosphere, the lights, the endless shops to explore. Jake, on the other hand, wasn’t much of a mall guy, but seeing her excitement made the trip worth it.

“Come on,” she said suddenly, tugging his sleeve. “Photo booth.”

Jake laughed but let her pull him along. They squeezed into the tiny booth, the screen in front of them counting down. The first picture was a simple smile, the second a goofy face, the third one had Kindra giggling. But just before the last shot, she turned to him, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Can I kiss your cheek for this one?”

Kindra leaned in quickly, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek as the camera captured the moment

“Guess I have a new favorite photo,” She said, looking over at him.