Not first, but the best...

~At night, in Cruz's room~

Cruz, over the phone: Can you come to my place tomorrow morning?

Sam: Yeah, the boxes! And I’ll help you move them. You don’t have to book a cab for everything. Just call me…

Cruz, with a smile: Okay then…

Sam: Then, good night!

Cruz: Okay. Night, Sam…

She hung up, her heart racing a little.

She thinks:
"Why does his voice always sound better at night?"

~The next morning~

Sam arrived in a plain hoodie, rubbing his neck.

Sam: Alright, Muscle Man is here!

Cruz, standing at her front door: Sorry, I can’t see any muscle man here. So can you just help me move the boxes to the truck?

Sam, grinning: Whatever! I’ll…

They worked in sync, lifting and balancing heavy boxes into the small truck parked outside. Sam wiped sweat from his forehead, while Cruz’s hair clung to her cheeks.

Then they entered her room for the final box. She watched Sam bend to lift it, then stop and turn.

Sam, eyes locked on hers: I couldn’t sleep last night.....

Cruz, one brow raised: Why?

Sam, in a serious tone: Because... I love you. And I can’t keep pretending it’s okay if you never give me an answer.

Cruz froze. Sam stepped closer, inch by inch. His face leaned in.

She shoved him hard, and luckily, he fell onto her bed.

Cruz, startled: W-what are you doing?

Sam, flustered and blinking: There… was a spider web… on your head!

Cruz, blinking rapidly: Oh, sorry!

Sam, laughing nervously: I was trying to save you. But you hurt me… At least your bed rescued me!

Cruz, brushing her hair back: Idiot! I thought something else...

They stood awkwardly for a moment. Then, without a word, they carried the box out.

~On the drive to Jane’s apartment~

Cruz sat silently beside Sam, her fingers typing fast on her phone.

~Chat starts~

Cruz : Is it okay if I say yes to Sam?

Jane: Sam’s a really good guy. If you like him… I think he’s worth it.

~chat ends~

Cruz stared at the message, then at Sam who looked calm, humming softly to himself.

Her heart started beating faster.

~At Jane’s apartment~

Jane opened the door, already smiling wide.