Chapter 21: LOVE SCENERY

She hesitated for a moment, then slowly reached out and took his hand. "Okay." She said softly. "Just until we're off the bridge, though."

"I'll take what I can get." William said with a smile, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

Dahlia felt a tingling sensation run through her body as William's hand wrapped around hers. It was like a spark of electricity, sending waves of warmth coursing through her veins. She couldn't take her eyes off their joined hands, transfixed by the simple gesture. It was more than just a touch, it was a connection, a moment of intimacy in the midst of uncertainty.

The air around them seemed to still, the wind dying down and the creaking of the bridge fading away. In that moment, there was nothing but the two of them, connected by a simple touch.

"We are here." William's voice brought her back to reality, letting go of her hand.