Chapter 11: First Date
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the park in a warm, golden glow. Jake and Ethan sat on the bench, their fingers entwined, the heat of their connection palpable. The scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers filled the air, a sweet symphony that seemed to echo the budding romance between them.
Jake's heart fluttered as he looked at Ethan, his chubby cheeks flushed with the remnants of their earlier exertions. Ethan's freckled face was soft, his eyes reflecting the warm hues of the setting sun.