You were sitting at the café that you two agreed on going to. The warm aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the sweet scent of maple syrup in the air, creating a comforting atmosphere that eases some of your nerves. He had said they served excellent pancakes there, and that left you wondering what kind of man he might be outside the screen.

To put this in context, your best friend had installed Tinder on your phone to help you get a date, tired of seeing you alone, and made your profile a work of art, even helping you choose someone. However, what your friend didn't expect was for you to choose an older, tired-looking man that, as you later found out, had recently divorced. What had made him so attractive? The slight beard that framed his jawline in his profile pictures? His delicate-looking glasses that perched on his nose? Those striking green eyes that seemed to look right through the screen?

You still didn't know, but after two months of chatting online, exchanging stories and laughs that felt surprisingly genuine, you had decided to meet up and have your first date. The wooden table feels smooth beneath your fingers as you trace its edge, watching the door expectantly.

After a while, he appeared at the door of the café, a bit awkward as he takes off his coat and reveals a simple but well-fitted sweater underneath. His gaze scans the room until finally landing on you, and a warm smile spreads across his lips that reaches all the way to his eyes.