Brooke nervously adjusted her hair and checked her appearance one last time before tapping the screen to accept Jackson’s FaceTime call. She had been out of the dating scene for years, and the butterflies in her stomach were fluttering wildly as the call connected.
"Hey, Brooke!" Jackson's handsome face filled the screen, his smile was warm and genuine, and Brooke felt a small wave of relief wash over her, followed by an instant attraction to the handsome Black man on her phone screen. His confident demeanor put her at ease, and she found herself relaxing as they started to chat.
They began with the usual small talk. Jackson was attentive and engaging, and Brooke couldn’t help but notice how his deep voice resonated with confidence.
When Jackson complimented her, saying how gorgeous her blue eyes were, Brooke blushed, feeling a surge of flattery mixed with excitement.
Towards the end of their call, Jackson leaned in closer to the screen, his eyes earnest. "Brooke, I’ve really enjoyed talking to you. Would you be open to meeting in person next?"
Her heart skipped a beat at the question, but she nodded. "Yes, I would like that, Jackson."
They exchanged goodbyes, and as Brooke ended the call, she couldn’t help but smile to herself. Maybe this online dating thing wasn’t so daunting after all.
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Jackson had been intrigued by Brooke ever since he first saw her profile on the dating app. She was beautiful and her photos had caught his attention, but it was her eyes that had mesmerized him—the stunning blue that seemed to sparkle in every picture.
When the FaceTime call connected, Jackson couldn’t help but grin broadly as Brooke’s face appeared on the screen. She was even more beautiful in real-time, her eyes lighting up her features in a way that her photos hadn’t quite captured.
"Hi, Brooke," Jackson greeted.
"Hi, Jackson..." Brooke’s voice was hesitant but very attractive.
They talked about everything and Jackson found himself genuinely enjoying the conversation. Brooke was easy to talk to and even easier to look at. When he complimented her on her eyes, he meant every word. They truly were captivating.
As the call drew to a close, Jackson knew he had to take the next step. Leaning forward, he locked eyes with Brooke through the screen. "Brooke, I’ve had a great time talking to you. Would you consider meeting me in person next?"
Her nod filled him with excitement. "Yes, Jackson, I would like that."
After they said their goodbyes and the call ended, Jackson couldn’t wipe the grin off his face. He had a feeling that this was the start of something special, and he couldn’t wait to see where it would lead.
