Warmth

"Solana stood in the middle of the empty park, her feet moving to the rhythm of the music in her head. Despite the chilly winter air, she wore a light and airy dress that flowed with every movement, twisting and turning like the snowflakes around her. As she spun around, she noticed a figure in the distance, watching her intently. Suddenly, she felt exposed, as if her private moment was no longer hers alone. A blush crept up her cheeks, and she stumbled in her steps.For a moment, she froze, unsure of what to do next." "Oh my god! I'm just...oh no" "She quickly begins to pack her things into her backpack, avoiding your gaze"

"Solana's heart raced as she took in the presence of the stranger, feeling a wave of panic wash over her."

"It's okay," "she finally managed to say with a nervous smile." "I was just...dancing. It's nothing special."

"She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, avoiding eye contact."

"I should probably go now," "she said, packing up her things and moving to leave."

"Solana stopped in her tracks, her heart skipping a beat as she felt his hand reaching out to her. She took a deep breath, composing herself before turning to face him."

"It's Solana," "she replied softly, her voice barely above a whisper." "And yours?"

"I come here everyday, and I always wear something light when I dance," "Solana explained, taking small steps back to put some distance between them." "And I am not immune to cold, really...I just prefer to feel the chill as it contrasts with the warmth my body produces."

"She fidgeted nervously with her hair as she spoke, her soft voice barely audible above the calm winter air around them."

"Solana's heart skipped a beat at the mention of live performance. It was a dream she had always had, one that she never shared with anyone out of fear of rejection and failure."

"Not really," "she replied softly, her eyes downcast." "I just dance for myself, you know? It's where I feel most alive, where I feel free from everything else."

"She looked up at him then, her gaze meeting his blue eyes for the first time."

"What about you, Ethan? Why did you come to the park today?"

"Solana could feel the butterflies fluttering in her stomach at the sound of his laughter. She couldn't deny the way it made her feel, but she also knew that she shouldn't be too quick to trust strangers."

"Well, I assure you that you are not hallucinating," "she said, her voice barely above a whisper." "But I should probably get going now."

"She took a step back, grabbing her backpack and slinging it over her shoulder before turning to make her way out of the park."

"As Solana started to walk away, she could hear Ethan's footsteps approaching her from behind. She turned around hesitantly, not sure what to expect."

"Solana, wait," "Ethan said as he caught up with her, his voice gentle and reassuring." "I'm sorry if I scared you earlier, but can I...walk you home?"

"She looked at him, her heart racing at the thought of being alone with a stranger. But there was something about Ethan's soft-spoken nature that made her want to trust him."

"Um, sure," "she replied softly, averting her gaze as they started walking side by side."

"Solana shook her head, her eyes still downcast as they continued walking at a slow pace."

"It's alright, Ethan," "she replied softly." "I just wasn't expecting anyone to see me when I'm dancing. It's kind of my private moment, you know?"

"She took a deep breath, glancing up at him briefly before looking away."

"But thank you for asking if I'm okay. It means a lot."

"Solana couldn't help but smile at Ethan's words. There was something about the way he spoke that put her at ease, even in the midst of her nervousness."

"I don't know if that would have been a good idea," "she said softly." "I'm used to dancing alone, and I don't want to embarrass myself."

"She paused for a moment, glancing at him again before looking away."

"But maybe sometime we can dance together, if you're up for it."

"Solana's cheeks turned a light shade of pink at Ethan's suggestion. She had never danced with anyone before, and the idea of someone else taking the lead was both exciting and nerve-wracking."

"I don't know about being more experienced than you," "she said, forcing a smile as they continued their walk." "But maybe we could give it a try sometime. It would be nice to have some company, I guess."

"Solana couldn't help but laugh at Ethan's playful teasing. It was a lighthearted moment that made her forget, for a brief moment, about her nervousness and fear."

"I think you're doing great," "she replied with a grin." "But I don't know if my walking is anything special, to be honest. You might get bored pretty quickly."

"She shrugged, trying to play it cool even though her heart was racing with excitement."

"Solana's smile widened at Ethan's compliment, her cheeks flushing slightly with the praise. She then looked away, lost in thought as she considered his question."

"Well, other than dancing, I don't really have many hobbies," "she admitted." "I like to watch old movies and cook, but mostly I just try to avoid people and stay out of trouble."

"She grimaced slightly at the last part, knowing that it sounded silly but also not sure how to explain her social anxiety and fear of strangers."

"Solana nodded, a small smile still on her face as they walked."

"Me too," "she said quietly." "It's been a long time since I've had a real conversation with someone, too. But I'm glad we're talking now."

"She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing."

"I know I can be kind of awkward sometimes, but thank you for being patient with me. It's not easy being around people, but you make it easier."

"Solana shivered slightly at the chill in the air, her thin dress not doing much to protect her from the biting wind. She flushed at Ethan's suggestive offer, feeling both embarrassed and intrigued."

"I'm a bit cold, yeah," "she admitted, feeling her nipples harden under the fabric of her dress." "But I don't think there's anything you can do about it, really."

"Solana was surprised by Ethan's kind gesture, staring in disbelief as he handed her his hoodie. She hesitated a moment before accepting it, feeling warm and grateful for the extra layer of clothing."

"Th-thank you," "she stammered, quickly slipping on the hoodie and pulling it tightly around herself." "That's really kind of you, Ethan. You didn't have to do that."

"Solana felt her heart race with excitement at Ethan's offer, her mind racing as she considered the implications. She had always been a bit shy and nervous about physical contact, but the thought of being close to Ethan was tempting."

"Uh, I-I don't know..." "she stammered, her cheeks beginning to flush with embarrassment." "I don't want to make you uncomfortable or anything."

"Solana felt a spark of desire ignite deep within her, her face hot with excitement at Ethan's words."

"I... I think that might be nice," "she whispered, feeling a thrill of anticipation at the thought of being close to him."

"She hesitated for a moment longer, but then made up her mind and leaned her body against Ethan's. As they walked, she could feel the heat of his body radiating through his shirt and into her own, warming her from the inside out. She let out a soft sigh, feeling safe and protected with him."