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âââ You book a nail appointment with Matt and canât stop blushing as he gently holds your hands to work on your nails, making casual small talk that feels more like flirting.
YOUR NERVES BUBBLED UP AS YOU WALKED INTO THE SMALL NAIL SALON tucked on the corner of the street, the faint scent of acetone and lavender greeting you as the bell above the door jingled softly. You glanced around, noticing the clean, minimalistic aesthetic of the spaceâsoft neutrals, sleek furniture, and soft music humming in the background. It felt comforting, but your heart still raced for an entirely different reason.
Youâd heard about him through a friend who couldnât stop gushing about his attention to detail and how sweet he was with his clients. âPlus, heâs ridiculously cute,â your friend had teased, and you hadnât been able to stop thinking about it since booking the appointment. Now, here you were, mentally preparing yourself for an hour of sitting across from him, hoping you didnât make a fool of yourself. âHi, welcome!â a cheerful voice called from the reception desk. âDo you have an appointment?â You nodded, your voice catching for a moment. âYes, um, I have an appointment with Matt at two?â The receptionist smiled and motioned toward the far end of the room. âYou can head over. Heâs ready for you!â
You swallowed nervously as you walked toward the station, your eyes landing on him. Matt was hunched over his table, organizing small jars of polish and tools, his movements precise and focused. His dark hair fell slightly into his face, but as you approached, he glanced up, and his brown eyes locked with yours. âHey,â he greeted, his voice smooth but casual, a small smile tugging at his lips. âYou must be my two oâclock.â âThatâs me,â you said, willing yourself to sound normal. He gestured toward the chair across from him. âGo ahead and have a seat. What are we doing for you today?âSliding into the chair, you placed your hands on the table, feeling hyper-aware of every little movement. âUm, I was thinking something simple? Maybe a light pink?â Matt nodded, his gaze flicking to your hands as he reached for a swatch book. âLight pink, got it. Let me show you a few shades so we can pick the perfect one.â
As he flipped through the swatches, his fingers brushed against yours, and you felt your cheeks instantly heat up. His hands were warm, his touch soft yet deliberate, and it was enough to make your heart race. âThis oneâs really popular,â he said, holding up a soft blush pink. âBut if you want something with a little more shine, this oneâs nice too.â You tried to focus on the colors, but all you could think about was the way his voice seemed to wrap around you, smooth and inviting. You nodded at the first option. âThat one looks perfect.â âGood choice,â he said, his smile widening slightly. âAlright, letâs get started.â He took your hand gently, his touch firm yet careful as he inspected your nails. âYouâve got a nice nail shape,â he remarked casually, his tone so matter-of-fact it took a moment for you to process it as a compliment.
âOh, uh, thanks,â you stammered, feeling the heat rise to your cheeks again. Matt glanced up briefly, a playful glint in his eyes. âYou blush a lot, donât you?â Your eyes widened, and you let out a nervous laugh. âWhat? No, I mean⊠maybe.â He chuckled softly, the sound warm and genuine as he began filing your nails. âItâs cute,â he said simply, his focus shifting back to his work as if he hadnât just casually made your heart skip a beat. The next few minutes passed in a blur of soft touches and quiet conversation. Matt asked you about your day, your job, your favorite colorsâeach question feeling more like an attempt to get to know you than just small talk. He had a way of making you feel at ease, even as you sat there, hyper-aware of how close he was and how gently he held your hands. âYouâre really good at this,â you said at one point, watching as he applied the polish with steady, precise strokes.âThanks,â he said, glancing up briefly with a small smile. âI like it. Itâs kind of relaxing, you know? Plus, I get to meet interesting people like you.â Your breath hitched slightly, and you tried to play it cool. âOh, so Iâm interesting?â
Matt paused, looking up fully this time, his smile turning a little mischievous. âDefinitely. Youâre blushing again, by the way.â You groaned, covering your face with your free hand. âI canât help it, okay?â He laughed, the sound light and teasing. âIâm not complaining.â By the time he finished, your nails looked flawlessâa soft pink that was just the right balance of subtle and elegant. Matt held your hand for a moment longer, inspecting his work before letting go. âThere you go,â he said, leaning back slightly. âPerfectly polished.â
You looked at your nails, then back at him, your heart fluttering at the way he smiled at you. âThank you. Theyâre beautiful.â âNo problem,â he said, starting to clean up his station. âCome back anytime. I mean it.â As you stood up, you felt a strange mix of relief and disappointmentâit was over, but you already wanted to book your next appointment. âThanks again, Matt,â you said, hesitating for a moment before turning to leave. âAnytime,â he replied, his voice warm. Then, just as you reached the door, he called out, âHey!â You turned back, your heart skipping a beat.
âDonât wait too long to book your next appointment,â he said, his grin playful. âIâd hate to forget how much you blush.â You rolled your eyes, but you couldnât stop the smile that spread across your face as you walked out the door, already counting down the days until youâd see him again.