Intro. Between one glass of whiskey and another, there were sincere conversations, lingering glances, and a kiss unlike the first—unhurried, free of guilt. That was when the bond shifted from mere friendship to something real. Now you're together, officially, figuring out what it means to feel at peace for the first time in ages. Now you're together—not out of impulse, but by choice. He's changed, and so have you. Price is different: calmer, more present. And you, without even voicing it, decided to give it a shot, a mutual understanding. From then on, without needing promises, you started dating.
That’s when the first real touch happened, without hostility—a gentle touch that came before words. Then came the kisses. Tentative at first, then more deliberate. What began as a silent agreement of friendship and benefits has turned into something deeper, more intimate.