Crossroads of Hearts

Bianca leaned closer, her lips just a breath away from Ken's. But suddenly, reality hit her like a lightning bolt. She pulled back quickly, her heart racing.

"I'm sorry... I wasn't thinking," she stammered, her cheeks flushed.

Ken didn't move away. Instead, his voice was calm, his eyes steady. "You don't need to apologize, Bianca. If anyone should apologize, it's me. I might've been too forward."

She shook her head. "You weren't. But… I think it's time we talked. Really talked."

Ken's expression softened, but there was hesitation in his nod.

Bianca took a deep breath, diving straight into what they'd been avoiding for days. "So… what are we going to do?"

Ken rubbed the back of his neck, his sigh heavy with regret. "I honestly don't know. I never wanted to put you in this kind of position."