The first time they matched, it was almost by accident. Ava had been scrolling through the app on a lazy evening, swiping without much thought, until his profile stopped her.
Matt, 36. Software engineer. A simple photo of him in a fitted black T-shirt, soft smile, and glasses that made him look more serious than the playful glint in his bio suggested.
“I build code by day, ruin brats by night.”
Her lips curled into a grin, thumb hovering before she finally swiped right.
Match.
The chat opened instantly.
Matt: So… you like older men, or am I just a lucky glitch in your algorithm?
Ava: Older men have their perks. More experience. More patience. Usually.
Matt: Usually. But I’m not very patient.
Ava: Oh? What are you, then?
Matt: Direct. You’ll learn that quick.
She laughed softly t
