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.

him to a barbecue joint, though

manage meal that

carry the aloof, superior attitude that some people in

telling her that after a few meetings, she would

Noelle saw him, she felt genuinely happy. It was that carefree,

moment.

their meetups, though. Throughout it all, Noelle kept her phone close, never

the busiest arcade in Coppersville. It was packed with kids running around, but Clark seemed to

for a while, Noelle's mood lightened, and she

in front of a

the joystick with intense focus, his expression as serious as if he were about to take a major exam. Noelle couldn't help but laugh.

getting this today!" Clark said, his gaze locked on the

nudged Noelle to grab mon

sighed and headed over to get

biggest in Coppersville, always packed with people. As Noelle stood quietly in line

like that, but Noelle felt the person's hand linger on