The rain had stopped by the time they reached the bus stop. Drop still clung to Maya's hair, and she noticed Ethan's hoodie was slightly damped on the shoulder- the side he had tilted towards her to keep her dry.

"Thanks for the rescue", she said, hesitating before stepping away.

"Anytime" Ethan replied. Then, as if deciding something, he added. "How about coffee sometimes? Preferably indoors."

Maya hesitated, she wasn't the type to say yes so easily, but something about Ethan-his easy smile, the way he made the rain feel less suffocating-made her want to take a chance.

Ethan grinned. "I'll do my best.

As her bus pulled up, Maya realized something. Maybe just maybe the rain wasn't only about bad memories.

Maybe it was also about new beginnings.