"Excuse me, did you drop this?"
School had always been amongst her highest priorities. She had never quite considered romantic love, because it had always seemed like something that happened between other people. Perhaps it was lack of time or lack of self-confidence, but she had never dwelled on the notion before.
He reached for her hand and placed the book in her other hand. A deep blush spread across her cheeks.
"Have you read his other works? He'll be coming to town next month for a book signing and a presentation."
She gently clutched the book to her chest.
"If you would not mind, I would very much appreciate sharing your company while we listened to his presentation."
The other women pressed relentlessly for information when they found out little bookworm Ami had spent the night enjoying another's company.