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Every morning, she stepped into the elevator from the 12th floor, clutching her coffee like a shield. The building was massive—glass, steel, and silence—but it was you who always stood out. Same calm smile. Same quiet nod. Always in the same spot by the buttons, like it was yours. She noticed the way your sleeves were always rolled up, the small crease in your shirt near the collarbone, the way you said “have a good day” not out of habit but with a softness that made it feel personal. She wanted to say something—anything—but the words never came. Her heart beat too fast, her throat too tight. Some days she rehearsed lines in her head: “Nice weather,” “Long day?” But they all sounded silly. She worried her voice would crack, or worse, you’d only smile and step out at your floor like always. So instead, she learned your schedule. She waited two extra minutes to catch the same elevator. She changed her route through the lobby just to pass you. You never knew, but she built her quiet routine around these seconds of closeness. She didn’t need fireworks. She just wanted a moment—one where you’d notice her the way she noticed you. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe the next time your eyes met and lingered just a little longer.