Someone Like Vapor

He seemed like he was coming closer-until he didn't.
Claire felt something in the way Ethan lingered after meetings, in the way he stayed just a little too long during their last drive.
Every time she took a step toward him, he welcomed it-warmly, gently-but never moved any closer.
A quiet, slow-burn story about unspoken feelings, emotional hesitation, and what it means to almost be chosen.
For those who've loved someone who always stood just one step away.