Each time I saw you, I felt like . . . I felt like I knew you a little bit better. I never talked to you but seeing you always smiling or laughing . . . or being peaceful . . ." He shook his head, and my heart spasmed. "There's something about that . . . it drew me in, Calla. Fuck. I fell for you before you even knew my name.
In the book "Stay with Me" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the narrator expresses a deep emotional connection to someone they have observed from a distance. The way this person smiles, laughs, and radiates calmness creates an undeniable allure. Despite never having exchanged words, the narrator feels a growing familiarity each time they glimpse this individual, leading to an unexpected attachment.
This profound attraction intensifies as the narrator confesses to having fallen for the other person before they even became acquainted. The mix of admiration and vulnerability highlights the power of silent connections, revealing how non-verbal cues can resonate deeply and spark feelings of love long before a relationship begins.