𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝗼𝐧𝐞𝐲☆

𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛

Honey☆

After the whole thing with Eli, I had made up my mind to spend some quality time alone, seeking solace and reflection. I needed a break from the chaos and emotional rollercoaster that had ensued. However, as fate would have it, my plans took an unexpected turn when I ran into Eli at the store.

Accompanied by my brother, we entered the store, our minds preoccupied with mundane tasks. Ray, always one to voice his needs straightforwardly, requested, "Hey, can you go grab me a bottle of water?"

"Yeah, sure. I'll be right back," I replied absentmindedly, mechanically making my way towards the beverage aisle. Oblivious to my surroundings, I maneuvered through the store, lost in my thoughts.

In a twist of fate, I collided with something, sensing a warm and delightful fragrance that enveloped me. The scent of strawberries filled the air. My gaze shifted upwards, and to my surprise, there stood Eli, her presence electrifying my senses.

"Oh, I'm so sorry," I stammered, flustered by the unexpected encounter. "I didn't mean to bump into you. I'm always so lost in my own world, not paying attention..."

Before I could continue my rambling apology, Eli playfully covered my mouth with her hand, stifling my words. Her eyes twinkled mischievously as she remarked, "You know, you're adorable when you ramble." A flush of embarrassment washed over me, causing me to lower my head in response.

"Mff mm mrry..." I mumbled through her hand, my voice barely audible. Eli couldn't help but laugh, finding amusement in my clumsiness and incoherent words. She gently removed her hand, still grinning.

"It's fine, honey," she reassured me, her laughter subsiding. We stood there for a brief moment, locked in a gaze that conveyed a depth of unspoken emotions.

"Well, I should go and take care of my errands," she hurriedly declared, breaking the silence. The abruptness of her departure caught me off guard.

"Oh, okay... bye, Eli," I managed to utter, a hint of disappointment seeping into my voice.

Returning to where my brother stood, I couldn't help but notice his amusement at the encounter.

"What's so funny?" I inquired, curious about the source of his laughter.

"She likes you, you dumb ass," he retorted, still chuckling at the scene that had unfolded before us.

I scoffed at his remark, dismissing it as a mere jest. "She does not like me, and besides, we're just friends anyway," I chuckled back, attempting to shrug off his playful accusation.

"Yeah, okay, whatever. Keep playing dumb," he teased, a knowing smirk on his face.

Rolling my eyes, I playfully nudged him and said, "Shut up and let's go pay for our stuff." Deep down, though, a part of me couldn't help but wonder if there was some truth in his words, stirring a mix of excitement and uncertainty within me.

As we made our way to the checkout counter, my thoughts were consumed by the encounter with Eli. The accidental collision at the store had left an indelible mark on my heart, igniting a flicker of hope and curiosity about the possibilities that lay ahead. Little did I know that our paths would intertwine once again, and the story between us was far from over.