The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 108 Chapter 108

Hendrix never brought up that night again, and Noelle didnt, either.

Two days later, Clark asked her out again, saying he wanted to grab some sliders.

It was the first time Noelle realized asking someone out could be that simple.

Clark was fun to be around. He loved a good time and always knew how to make it happen. He grew up

in

Coppersville, where nearly everyone in his circle knew him. Yet he wasn't drawn to flashy, extravagant clubs or

bars.

Instead, he preferred taking Noelle down old alleyways. Sometimes, they'd try a local delicacy, and other times, they'd pick up quirky trinkets.

Hendrix, who also grew up in Coppersville, never took Noelle to places like that. They went out alone only a few times, and when they did, it was always to high-end restaurants.

only exception was when Noelle took him to a barbecue joint, though to finish

even manage

the aloof, superior attitude

they first met, he'd been upfront with Noelle, telling her that after a

was right. Every time Noelle saw him, she felt genuinely happy. It was that carefree, uncomplicated happiness. At that

moment.

their meetups, though. Throughout it all,

again. They were at the busiest arcade in Coppersville. It was packed with kids running around,

while, Noelle's mood lightened, and she

of a row of

to take

today!" Clark

failed attempt, he nudged Noelle to grab mon tokens

and headed over to get

always packed with people. As Noelle stood

but Noelle felt