The Scales of Chaos
Zara checked her reflection for the 47th time that hour. Crying aesthetic? Check. Smudge-proof mascara? Check. Sad quote ready for Instagram? Double check. The cafĂ© door swung open, and Marcus walked in—all steady energy and annoying punctuality. Zara's Libra heart did that thing where it couldn't decide if she wanted to marry him or run away. "You're late," he said, sitting down. "Actually, you're not. I'm early. Sorry, I should—" "Whatever you want," Zara interrupted, already pulling out her phone. "I'm good with anything." Marcus raised an eyebrow. "You literally texted me 14 outfit options this morning and dismissed each one." "Aesthetic takes time, Marcus." --- Their first date had been three months of chaos disguised as romance. Zara flirted with everyone—baristas, Uber drivers, Marcus's mom. It wasn't cheating; it was practice. She was a professional. "You flirt like it pays rent,...