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A Fiery Encounter - part 1
You’re dancing with your friends, laughing and enjoying yourself while Ryan watches from afar, admiring your energy and charm. The music is pumping, the drinks are flowing, and everyone around you is having a great time. You look around the room, taking in the colorful costumes and smiling faces.
As you dance, you catch Ryan’s eye, and he gives you a smile that makes your heart skip a beat. You can’t help but feel drawn to him, with his tall, muscular frame and piercing blue eyes. He looks like he just stepped out of a calendar, dressed as a sexy firefighter complete with a helmet and an axe slung over his shoulder.
During a break in the music, you grab your phone from the couch and open a dating app, swiping for a few seconds before throwing it back onto the couch in frustration. Why can’t I find someone like that? you think to yourself, glancing over at Ryan again.
Your friend notices your interest and nudges you. “Go talk to him,” she says with a wink. “He looks like he could use some rescuing.”
You laugh nervously and take a deep breath before making your way across the room to where Ryan is standing. He sees you approaching and his smile widens, making your knees weak.
“Hey there,” you say, trying to sound confident. “I’m YN. I couldn’t help but notice your costume.”
Ryan chuckles and extends his hand. “Ryan. And yes, I decided to go as a sexy firefighter this year. It seems to be working so far.” He gestures around the room at the other partygoers who are admiring him.
You blush and take his hand, feeling a jolt of electricity run through you at his touch. “Well, it definitely caught my attention,” you admit. “So, what do you do when you’re not fighting fires?”
Ryan leans in closer, his voice low and seductive. “I’m actually a real firefighter,” he reveals. “But when I’m off duty, I like to explore the city, try new restaurants, and go on adventures.”
You’re intrigued by his sense of adventure and can’t help but feel a spark of chemistry between you. You spend the next few minutes chatting with Ryan, learning more about his life as a firefighter and his passion for traveling. He listens intently when you talk about your own interests, making you feel heard and appreciated.
As the party starts to wind down, Ryan offers to walk you home. You exchange numbers and agree to meet up again soon. The final sentence is them saying goodbye with a lingering gaze.