"I—thank you," he said, accepting the piece. It melted on his tongue—sweet, salty, a little bitter.
The lyrics floated through his earbuds: "Even in the dark, you found me / Like almond hidden in chocolate / Unexpected, but perfect." Download- ILLIT - Almond Chocolate - Single -20...
She noticed. Broke the bar in half. Offered it. "I—thank you," he said, accepting the piece
The train stopped. Doors hissed open. An elderly woman shuffled in, clutching a paper bag that smelled faintly of roasted nuts. She sat beside him and, without a word, pulled out a chocolate bar wrapped in gold foil. Almond chocolate. " he said
Then he tucked the other half of the chocolate bar into his pocket. A gift for when he called her tonight.