He gave me a warm smile, and I blinked, realizing he was cute. I'd never really hadthe luxury of noticing cuteness or lack thereof in guys. Mostly it was the lethal/nonlethal distinction that I went with
He offered me a warm, genuine smile, which caused me to pause and realize that he was actually attractive. This was a moment of unexpected clarity for me, as I usually didn't pay much attention to physical appearance in guys, focusing instead on their potential harm or harmlessness. The idea of finding someone cute was new and somewhat surprising in my perspective.
This moment marked a rare shift in my usual way of thinking, highlighting how little I normally notice physical attraction. Instead of looking at guys through a lens of danger or safety, I was beginning to see beyond that, even if just momentarily, recognizing the uncomplicated appeal of someone’s smile and appearance.