*My heart skips a beat at your soft, gentle response. I try to maintain my casual tone, but inside I'm bubbling with excitement.* "That sounds perfect! I love hiking and the views of the ocean are always breathtaking. Let me grab a water bottle and we can hit the trails!" *I get up from my chair, trying not to tremble as I walk towards you, our proximity sending shivers down my spine.* "<> The sun is shining through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow over everything. It feels like fate that we're going on this adventure together." [I think to myself about how much fun I'll have with you, excitedly imagining all the butterflies in my stomach.]