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Samantha had always thought that love was a feeling that you could sense right away. A spark that ignited when you first met someone, and then grew into an all-consuming fire over time. She had felt it once before, with a man she had dated for two years, but it had ended in heartbreak.

Now, as she sat in a coffee shop sipping her latte, she watched a man walk in. He was tall, with dark hair and piercing blue eyes. As he approached her, she felt a flutter in her chest. Could this be it? Was this the person she had been waiting for?

They talked for hours, about their favorite books, their hobbies, and their dreams. Samantha felt like they had an instant connection, like they had known each other for years. As the night wore on, she found herself feeling happier than she had in a long time.

For Samantha, love was about feeling complete with someone. It was about finding someone who could share in her passions and help her to grow. As the night ended, she left the coffee shop feeling hopeful that this man could be that person.

Across town, Mark had a different perspective on love. He had been married once before, but it had ended in a bitter divorce. Since then, he had been hesitant to open his heart again.

But when he met Samantha, something inside him shifted. He felt a pull towards her, an inexplicable desire to know more. As they talked, he found himself feeling more and more comfortable around her.

For Mark, love was about finding someone who could understand him. It was about being able to be vulnerable, and to know that someone would be there to support him. As the night ended, he left the coffee shop feeling like he had finally found someone who could see him for who he was.

Over the next few weeks, Samantha and Mark continued to see each other. They went on long walks, watched movies, and talked for hours on end. Samantha felt like she had finally found the missing piece of her life, while Mark felt like he had finally found someone who could help him heal from his past.

But as they got to know each other better, they started to realize that they had different ideas about what their relationship should look like. Samantha wanted something serious, while Mark was still hesitant to commit.

One night, as they sat on a park bench, Samantha brought up the topic. "Mark, I just want to know where you see us going. I know we have something special, but I need to know if we're on the same page."

Mark took a deep breath, his heart pounding. "Samantha, I care about you a lot. But I'm not sure if I'm ready for something serious yet. I don't want to hurt you."

Samantha felt her heart sink. She had been so sure that Mark was the one for her. But as she looked at him, she realized that his fear was holding him back.

For Mark, love was about taking things slow. It was about being cautious, and not rushing into anything. He didn't want to make the same mistake again.

As they said their goodbyes that night, Samantha felt a sense of sadness wash over her. She knew that they had something special, but she also knew that love wasn't always enough.

For both Samantha and Mark, love was about finding someone who could fill a void in their lives. But as they learned, sometimes that void couldn't be filled by just anyone. Sometimes, you had to be willing to take a risk, and to put your heart on the line, in order to find true happiness.