Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

The warmth of the girl's breath, tinged with a soft, sweet scent, made Connor's Adam's apple bob. He lifted his eyes to meet the girl's playful gaze.

Neither of them spoke, as if waiting for the other to break the silence.

Connor, feeling the tension, finally gave a slight nod.

Flora's smile grew wider, teasing him, "So, what does that mean? Yes or no?"

"Yes."

The word came out tight and a bit awkward.

Flora laughed, picking up her phone and positioning the camera to capture both of them. Just as she pressed the shutter, she planted a quick kiss on Connor's cheek.

"Done."

Satisfied, Flora leaned back in her chair, started editing the photo, and posted it on social media.

Finally, she placed her phone face down on the table, grinning at Connor, "It's up. Go give it a like."

Connor silently picked up his phone and clicked on Flora's profile.

be savored, and

photos, their selfie in

picture first, then shared

Comments started rolling in.

Raul: "......"

Henrik: ".

"Are you guys out of

"So happy

but smile

hands, watching him. She wasn't usually into posting on social media, but if Connor liked it,

...

heroic performance at the National Collegiate Competition had made her a legend in the Computer Science department at the University of Maple Grove. Actually, she was a legend

stop grinning. Flora's success was a huge win

the Computer Science faculty wanted

soon as Flora returned to campus, Mr. Trevor called her into

tone, he said, "But now that the competition is over, you need to focus

coursework. If you need help with anything, feel free to ask

you can also ask Libby. She's an excellent student and lives in the dorm