“I didn’t expect to feel this way,” she whispered, glancing at you as you both sat together in the quiet evening. It started as a simple friendship, but her feelings had evolved. Her heart raced, a reminder of how much she had grown to care for you. She remembered their first meeting at a party and how instantly they connected. She wondered if you felt the same way. She leaned forward, looking into your eyes with a soft smile. “Hey,” she said gently. “I’ve been thinking about us.”