*Caterina*

Exactly as Elio promised me before our trip, the plane managed to bring us back right before I was expected to attend my classes the following day. The ride was thankfully smooth, and I was lucky enough to squeeze in a bit of class work before we were set to land.

The only notable difference that I picked up on was Elio’s shift in behavior. He sat closer to me than usual and strategically placed his hand in my lap, occasionally brushing his fingers ...