prelude : ̗̀➛

Her gaze rises to meet his, eyes shimmering with unshed tears. Despite her efforts, a solitary tear escapes when she blinks.

His hand tenderly rises, tracing a path along her cheek as he gazes down at her captivating eyes.

"Even when you cry, you're beautiful," he murmurs, his words hanging in the air like a soft melody.

All she felt were butterflies.