Chapter 11: The Pieces of Peaceful Days
Thiên Lam sat still, Minh Vũ's words like a gentle breeze passing by, touching her soul. She didn’t respond right away, only offering a soft, gentle smile—one full of warmth and tenderness that could only be shared in these peaceful days. Her feelings for Minh Vũ weren’t like those of any normal relationship. He was the one who always understood the smallest things, the silent moments that didn’t need words.
A gentle wave rose in her heart, and she could feel each beat of her heart, hurried yet calm. This relationship had been quietly growing day by day, but there was no rush, no hurry. Just simple moments, shared smiles, warm glances, and pure friendship.
After a while, she turned to look at Minh Vũ. He was sitting across from her, his gaze lost in some thoughts, yet never leaving her.
“Minh Vũ…” Thiên Lam spoke, her voice suddenly gentle and soft. “Thank you for these days. Thank you for being by my side when I needed a friend.”
Minh Vũ looked at her, his eyes reflecting the last rays of sunlight. He opened his mouth but said nothing, just smiled—a soft, peaceful smile. In this quiet space, no further words were needed. That understanding, that feeling, was enough.
The two sat together, watching the small stream winding through the moss-covered rocks. Thiên Lam closed her eyes, listening to the sounds of nature around them. The birds singing above, the wind rustling through the leaves, all blending together to create a gentle symphony that made her feel like part of it.
After a while, Minh Vũ stood up, stretched, and then reached out his hand toward her. "Let’s go back. We can’t sit here forever. Have you taken enough pictures?"
Thiên Lam glanced at her camera. She had captured the surrounding scenery, those priceless moments. She didn’t rush, didn’t worry about time. She just wanted to savor every second, every breath of nature and peace.
“Just a little more…” she whispered, continuing to take the final shots.
By the time they left the stream, the sun had begun to set, and the evening light cast everything in a dreamy glow. The way back seemed shorter, with only the sound of their footsteps and the rustling of the leaves beneath their feet. Thiên Lam felt her heart calm, a peaceful feeling rising within her. Everything was going the right way. Everything was just beautiful, even if it wasn’t anything extraordinary. But in this simple life, beauty was in moments like these.
When they got home, the warm yellow light from the windows shone, lighting up the space around them. Minh Vũ helped her bring the backpack inside, then paused for a moment before speaking.
“Thank you, Thiên Lam. Honestly, I can’t express how I feel right now."
She turned to look at him, smiling softly. "Thank you for always being here."
Minh Vũ nodded lightly, then quickly turned away, his cheeks turning red like they always did. Thiên Lam stood there, watching his figure, feeling a warmth spread within her.
Perhaps, moments like these would be the precious pieces of her life, and maybe, that was enough.
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