Before writing a single scene, you must answer one question:

: Elias is frustrated by Maya’s lack of a schedule; Maya is annoyed by Elias’s constant need to "fix" everything, including her driving.

Don’t just tell the reader the characters are in love; show it through their actions.

"You’re a hoarder with a business license," she corrected, though her smile was soft. "Please. Just... hold them. Tell me in a month if there’s anything I should actually keep."