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14 | dreaded times.
SHAYLA'S P.O.V
"Stanley." I exclaimed in surprise and horror, the delicious sensation of Cameron's body against mine slowly slipping through my fingers like sand at the sight of Stan.
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SHAYLA'S P.O.VI woke up with a familiar sense of sadness and the familiar sense of resentment bubbling up in my chest.&nbs
A Handful Of Stars 17 | no good at goodbyes.
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A Handful Of Stars 18 | quiet invitations.
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A Handful Of Stars 19 | letters to sister.
SHAYLA'S P.O.V"I can't believe it! He- you- you told him you would show him your paintings! You- I- sweet giblets!" Caira exclaimed in half-desperation, half-excitement as she made various hand gestures through the video call."Caira babe, I think it is time for my demise, at last." Easton mumbled dramatically, a hand over his heart. "Shayla has been bitten by the love bug!""Guys, will you stop?" I chuckled, flipping them off through the call. "It is just.. he has a writer's heart, you know? He gets me, somehow, and I.. just.. uh. You know."Easton & Caira gave me knowing grins and I shook my head. "Pft. Anyways, have you all noticed the thing going on between Wes & Bryan?""Oh yes, they are probably screwing each other's brains out." Eason mumbled, popping a peanut in his mouth.Caira sighed,"I think I would love to witness that."&nbs
A Handful Of Stars 20 | one painting & counting.
CAMERON'S P.O.VBryan let me into the house - informing that Shayla was in her room - & that he was just stepping out to go to the office, or to Abhijeet's office. He greeted me & asked me to help myself to anything I needed.
A Handful Of Stars 21 | under the daylight.
SHAYLA'S P.O.VCameron returned the next day. And then the next. And the next too. And the next as well.
A Handful Of Stars 22 | only a fool.
CAMERON'S P.O.VThe few strays of sunshine that peeked through the clouds warmed my skin, and the slightest breeze tousled the ends of Shayla's dark curls
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