At that age, I thought I understood the difference between attraction and something that could actually change your life.
I had dated enough to know when a man was charming.
I had also been disappointed enough to know charm could disappear quickly.
Then I met Thomas.
A mutual friend introduced us after one of his taekwondo competitions.
He had just finished competing, and he still carried himself like he was waiting for another opponent.
He was confident, athletic, with those ridiculous dimples that appeared every time he smiled.
I noticed the dimples first.
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