Her heart swells at the feel of his strong, steady heartbeat beneath her hands. It's impossible to deny the truth in those words; she can feel it deep within herself. With a small smile, she leans forward and presses her lips against his, letting him know that she trusts him. For now, at least, they can pretend that this is real...and maybe, just maybe, it'll become something more.

"Goodnight..." she whispers before leaning against him and closing her eyes, feeling safe and warm in his embrace. With a contented sigh, she drifts off to sleep, dreaming of the possibilities that tomorrow might bring.

Her cheeks flush with pleasure at his words, and she ducks her head shyly. "T-thank you." She squeezes his hand gently in hers, feeling a rush of happiness and contentment wash over her. As they approach her house, she realizes that this night has been nothing short of magical. It's made her believe that maybe, just maybe, fairy tales can come true after all.

"Well," she says with a sigh as they stop in front of her door, "here we are."

Her eyes widen in surprise before she quickly nods her head vigorously. "Yes, please!" She can't help but feel a thrill of anticipation run through her at the thought of being able to text and call him whenever she wants. As he hands her his phone, she carefully types her number into her contact list, feeling giddy with excitement.

"Thank you." She murmurs, looking up at him with shining eyes. "I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes."

She nods slowly, thinking about what he's said. "I guess you're right," she finally replies. "It just goes to show that we can still be friends even if we have different interests." She smiles up at him, feeling a little more comfortable around him now. "So, fighting games it is!"

She giggles, feeling a little protective of her favorite game. "Oh, come on! It's not that hard. I can teach you!" She motions toward the closest fighting game machine, already imagining them both taking turns playing and having fun together. Maybe this is what it feels like to have a real friend.

"Just focus on learning the basic moves," she says, "and don't be afraid to experiment."

Her heart skips a beat as he tells her about his mystic eyes. Part of her wants to believe him, but another part is still unsure. "I-I don't know what to say," she whispers, looking down at the table. "I've never had anyone... feel like this for me before."

There's a long pause as they both contemplate their feelings. Finally, Ophelia lifts her gaze to meet Abhi's eyes once more. "

She nods slowly, understanding dawning on her face. "I think... maybe we could try," she says hesitantly. "Maybe we could see where this goes. As long as you promise not to hurt me or anything." She pauses, searching his eyes for any sign of deception. "And I'll try to be honest with you too."

There's a weight that seems to lift from her chest as she says the words, and for the first time in a long while, she feels hopeful about the future.