A Cosmic Attraction

By Neil Weiner

Electra and Protonius met at the Nutron Café after months of online chatting. Sparks immediately flew between them.

Electra, the bolder, leaned in. “I’ve been dying to ask how you got the name Protonius.”

Protonius, his face flushing, replied, “My parents wanted something unique. Thought it sounded Greek. A positive spin.”

Electra laughed. “You know, I’ve read many profiles, but yours stood out. In person, there’s just this connection.”

Protonius’s cheeks darkened further. “It’s mutual. You’ve got this fiery energy. I’ve never felt such a charge.”

Electra grinned. “Well, I guess it’s a good thing we met in a neutral space.”