Lily had always believed in love at first sight, but she never thought it would happen to her. On a rainy Tuesday morning, she rushed into a quaint café to escape the downpour. The smell of fresh coffee and pastries filled the air, but it was the unexpected encounter that would stay with her forever.
She was about to place her order when a warm, familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.
“Is this seat taken?” A man with soft, chestnut eyes stood beside her, holding a coffee cup in his hand.
Lily hesitated but smiled. “No, not at all.”
He slid into the seat across from her, a gentle smile on his face. “I’m Noah,” he introduced himself, and they exchanged pleasantries. The conversation flowed effortlessly, and for the first time in a long while, Lily felt like she wasn’t running from something. She was just there, in the moment.
As the rain outside grew heavier, their time together stretched into hours. They shared stories of their dreams, their childhoods, and even the quirks of their favorite books. By the time the rain stopped, it felt like they had known each other for years.
“I know this might sound crazy,” Noah said, “but I think I’ve been waiting for you.”
Lily’s heart fluttered, her thoughts spinning. She hadn’t believed in love at first sight before, but in that moment, she realized it wasn’t about instant connection; it was about the right person at the right time.
As they exchanged numbers and said their goodbyes, Lily couldn’t help but smile. Sometimes, love doesn’t find you when you’re looking for it — it finds you when you least expect it.