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.

in life should be savored, and the ones we love kept close to our

caption was a grid of nine photos, their selfie in the

picture first,

Comments started rolling in.

Raul: "......"

Henrik: ".

you guys

"So happy for you

help but

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

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the Computer Science department at the University of Maple Grove. Actually, she was a legend

couldn't stop grinning. Flora's success was a

so obviously pleased that the Computer Science faculty wanted

as Flora returned to campus, Mr. Trevor called

more serious tone, he said, "But now that the competition is over, you need to focus all your attention on your Medical studies, understand?" The other Medical Department teachers nodded

coursework. If you need

shy, you can also ask Libby. She's an excellent student and lives in the dorm room next to