her playful jab about the camera’s left him chuckling a bit in response.
“ graciela. wow , that’s a beautiful name. ”
he soon took the hand offered but didn’t shake it. instead he brought it up ——
“ i am fine really. no need to apologize or worry. ”
a small smile curled on his lips as a way to maybe break the ice. he really meant it when he said there was no harm done.
“ that it has been. ——
he immediately shook his head as his shoulder was bumped. not in annoyance but slight concern that he might have hurt her.
“ no no , the fault was my own. my apologies. ”
𝓽he evening was filled with familiar faces and endless conversation. graciela had barely escaped one when she accidentally brushed shoulders with someone.
“ oh! i'm so sorry. ” she glanced up , recognizing @leadacts.



















