NOT SO BERRY

Astrid led him to the small park behind the art gallery and embraced him. She was nervous, but the excitement coursing through her overshadowed it. The star-athlete leaned in close. 

“I was thinking, we’ve been spending a lot of time together and I really like you. I know it’s probably too soon, but I’m not getting any older and being with you makes me so… happy! Would it be too crazy if we made things official?” Astrid rambled without hesitance. 

Eduardo smiled softly. “Nothing would bring me more joy, Astrid.”