Conflicted feelings

Stephen stood in the kitchen, watching Anna as she moved gracefully, preparing coffee with a focus that made her appear almost mesmerizing. The soft morning light filtered through the window, casting a warm glow on her delicate features, accentuating the way her red hair cascaded over her shoulders. Stephen couldn't help but admire her, captivated by the simple act of making coffee.

As Anna turned around, she caught Stephen staring at her, his gaze locked on her with an intensity that he tried to hide. “Hey, what are you staring at?” she smirked.

He quickly averted his eyes, feeling his cheeks flush with embarrassment. "Oh, sorry," he stammered, attempting to play it off. "I was just lost in thought." He chuckled

Anna chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she placed a hand on her hip. "Lost in thought, huh? Sure looked like you were lost in something else." She teased, her voice soft and playful.

Stephen couldn't help but smile at Anna's teasing, feeling a warmth spread throu