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Coffee Cup

He slid her a note...

By Shannon ReidPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Coffee Cup
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As soon as Cameron walked into the coffee shop, he knew he was in trouble. The woman behind the counter was gorgeous, with bright blue eyes and a smile that could light up the whole room.

He ordered his coffee and tried to work up the courage to talk to her. But every time he tried to say something, his tongue seemed to tie itself into knots.

Finally, he decided to take a different approach. He wrote a note on his coffee cup, scribbling down his name and phone number, along with a message that read, "I think you're cute. Call me?"

Feeling emboldened, Cameron handed the cup back to the woman and waited for her response.

To his surprise, she burst out laughing. "You know, I've seen a lot of cheesy pickup lines in my day," she said, still chuckling. "But this one takes the cake."

Cameron was mortified. He thought for sure he had blown it.

But then the woman surprised him again. "You know what, though?" she said, still grinning. "I think you're cute too. Maybe I will call you. My name is Liz."

And just like that, Cameron had a date.

They went out that weekend, and it turned out they had a lot in common. They both loved bad puns, silly movies, and spending lazy afternoons in the park.

As their relationship grew, Cameron realized that he had never felt this happy before. He loved the way Liz made him laugh, and the way her eyes sparkled when she talked about her passions.

It wasn't a fairytale romance, but it was real and it was wonderful. And as they sat together, sharing a slice of cake and laughing at their own jokes, Cameron knew that he had found something truly special.

Over the next few months, Cameron and Liz continued to see each other, going on more dates and getting to know each other better.

One day, as they were walking in the park, Cameron mustered up the courage to ask her something that had been on his mind for a while. "So, we've been dating for a while now," he said, nervously. "And I was wondering if...well, if you wanted to be my girlfriend?"

Liz's face broke into a wide smile. "Of course I do, silly," she said, throwing her arms around him. "I thought we were already pretty much there."

Cameron felt a weight lift off his shoulders. He was overjoyed that she felt the same way he did.

They continued to date and enjoy each other's company, and Cameron knew that he was falling deeper in love with her every day.

And then, on a sunny afternoon in the park, Cameron got down on one knee and asked Liz to marry him. She said yes, and they shared a sweet kiss, feeling like the luckiest people in the world.

Cameron and Liz started planning their wedding, and they wanted it to be just as fun and light-hearted as their relationship.

They decided to have a quirky outdoor wedding, with bright colors, a popcorn machine, and a photo booth with silly props.

On the day of their wedding, Cameron couldn't believe how lucky he was to be marrying the woman of his dreams. He felt like the happiest man in the world.

As they exchanged their vows and said "I do," the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew through the trees. It was like the universe was smiling down on them, blessing their union.

As the night wore on, they danced together under the stars, surrounded by friends and family who loved them. They ate cake, threw confetti, and laughed until their faces hurt.

And as they drove away in a vintage car, with cans tied to the back, Cameron knew that he was embarking on the greatest adventure of his life.

Years later, as he looked back on that day, he still smiled at the memory of that cheesy pickup line that had brought them together. He knew that it was fate that had brought them into each other's lives, and that he would always be grateful for the love they shared.

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