Finn arrived at Hanna’s house, his presence immediately filling the room with warmth. As he stepped inside, his smile was infectious, and his eyes softened when he saw her.
“You look happy,” he said, his voice laced with tenderness as he wrapped his arms around her.
“I am,” Hanna replied, leaning into his embrace and feeling a sense of peace she hadn’t experienced in months.
They settled down on the couch together, the soft glow of the lamp casting a cozy ambiance around them. The conversation flowed effortlessly between them, moving from lighthearted banter to deeper, more meaningful discussions about their future. It was moments like these that made Hanna realize how much she had missed this simple, unburdened connection.
After a while, Finn turned to her, his expression more serious. “Where do you see us in five years?”
Hanna took a moment to consider his question. She wasn’t sure of all the details, but the answer was clear in her heart. “Together,” she said, her voice steady and sure. “Wherever we are, as long as I’m with you, I’ll be happy.”
Finn smiled, a genuine warmth in his eyes. “Me too,” he whispered before leaning in to kiss her, his lips lingering on hers. The kiss was tender, full of promise, and for that brief moment, the outside world faded away. All that mattered was the here and now, and the quiet certainty that they would face whatever came next together.
As they pulled apart, Hanna nestled into his side, the contentment she had longed for finally settling within her. She closed her eyes, savoring the calm, knowing that this was the beginning of something beautiful.