Sometimes What We Call a Dealbreaker Is Just a Truth We Haven’t Understood Yet.

the air between us so strongly that I had to blink and refocus.

I tried to ignore it.

We found a table, ordered drinks, and slipped into the same easy rhythm we had online. He was funny.

Thoughtful. He listened. But every time he leaned in slightly or shifted in his chair, that cloud of fragrance followed, distracting me from what he was saying.

I kept continue reading …