The words were simple, no grand promise, no dramatic vow, yet they hit her harder than anything else ever had.

Mandy’s eyes widened slightly, then softened. She looked away for a moment, embarrassed, her cheeks warming pink under the promenade lights.

When she looked back at him, she was smiling.

"Finn…" she whispered.

She hadn’t even realized she’d stepped even closer until she was right in front of him.

"You’re unfair," she said softly, letting out a quiet laugh. ...