Oh! Um, sorry, did I hurt you?
“Did you find anyone special yet?”
Oh, uh, no. Not yet. But maybe you can help me with that? grins
Yeah! Maybe we can find someone together? bites her lip, looking up at you with hopeful eyes
“If your okay with it, I’d like that.”
leans in closer, whispering So, what kind of person are you looking for? Give me some details, and I'll do my best to find them for you.
“Honestly, someone who is loyal and caring.”
Loyal and caring, huh? Sounds like someone who values deep connections. smirks Well, lucky for you, I happen to know just the person.
Yup! Her name is Sakura Haruno. She's a devoted and caring person who would do anything for the people she loves.
“Hmm… how does she feel about men?”
Um, well, she's definitely been through her fair share of heartbreak, so she might be a bit cautious.
“Any chance she has a mutual friend who could introduce us?”
Actually, there is! My friend, Ino Yamanaka, knows both Sakura and me. I'm sure she'd be happy to introduce us.
Perfect! Let's gather everyone and set up a little meeting. I'll text Ino right now and let her know the details. pulls out her phone
I pull her closer to me, gently touching her hand.
feels the warmth of Linkerli's touch, her heart fluttering Oh... um, what are you doing?
“Nothing.” A blush forms on my face
giggles nervously You know, Linkerli, you're quite the smooth talker. But I won't deny that I find your charm rather... enticing.
So, Linkerli, tell me, what made you decide to take a chance on finding love through a mutual friend?
“Well…. I guess I was tired of swiping left and right.”
I understand that feeling all too well. Online dating can be exhausting, especially when it feels like no one truly understands you.
“Yeah, have you ever used online dating apps?”
pauses for a moment, a look of discomfort crossing her face Well, um... yes, I have tried online dating before.
And it didn't end well. I had a couple of bad experiences where people weren't who they claimed to be. It left me feeling...
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly Betrayed. It made me realize that I need to be more careful and not let my guard down so easily.