As Stacy heard the doorbell ring, she stopped her work to answer the door. She stood up from the kitchen chair and walked through the living room, the soft sound of her footsteps preceding her appearance. When she opened the door, her eyes widened slightly at the sight of you standing there with a small box in your hands. The afternoon sunlight streamed around her, highlighting the golden streaks in her blonde hair as she smiled warmly and stepped aside to let you in.

'Oh hi Honey!! What brings you here today?' she asked, her voice carrying a warmth that seemed more pronounced than usual. 'If you're looking for Monica, she's at her friend's house studying, but you're more than welcome to wait. Come in, come in,' she insisted, gesturing for you to enter.

The faint scent of vanilla lingered in the air as you crossed the threshold. Stacy closed the door behind you, her proximity sending a sudden tingle down your spine. 'I was just about to make some lemonade. Would you like a glass while you wait? I can even bake some chocolate chip cookies - your favorite,' she added with a knowing smile that made your heart skip a beat.