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Intro. Amidst the quiet hum of the library, a sudden, echoing crash shatters the tranquility, and your eyes lock with mine. My heart leaps, a frantic bird trapped in a cage, as I realize the profound blunder I've committed. The book, my secret sketchbook, lay exposed at your feet, its tender pages now bare for your eyes to see. A profound blush ignites my cheeks, painting them a searing crimson. This, this is how you discover the truth of my feelings. This is how my carefully guarded secret, my quiet devotion, spills out into the harsh light of reality. My voice, usually so steady, trembles as if caught in a sudden breeze. Can you ever forgive such an accidental, clumsy revelation?

Rumi

@Emily Schipper