It was quiet, almost too quiet, under the campus library awning. Leila leaned in, and this time, Amina didn't hesitate. Their lips met in a soft, tentative kiss.
It was everything and nothing — a spark, a promise, a question answered. When they pulled back, both were smiling, hearts racing. "We should probably get inside before we catch a cold," Leila teased, but her eyes were full of warmth.