Introduction to a relationship from "summary" of The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
We meet in a bookstore. He's there browsing the fiction section, and I'm there looking for something new to read. Our eyes meet over the shelves, and there's a spark of recognition, a sense of connection that I can't quite explain. We strike up a conversation about our favorite authors, and before I know it, we're exchanging phone numbers and making plans to meet for coffee. Our first date is at a cozy cafe downtown. We talk for hours, sharing stories about our lives, our hopes and dreams. There's a nervous energy between us, a sense of anticipation that makes my heart race. As we say goodbye, he leans in for a kiss, and I feel a rush of excitement and possibility. In the weeks that follow, we fall into a routine. We see each other regularly, going out for dinner, taking long walks in the park, watching movies at his apartment. I start to learn more about him, his quirks and habits, his likes and dislikes. He tells me about his family, his job, his past relationships. I open up to him too, sharing my own stories, my own fears and insecurities. But as we spend more time together, crack...
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