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Chapter 18: Lines We Pretend Not to Cross
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2026-04-06 15:00:07Matt didn’t move for a second after the knock.
“Matt?”
Maya’s voice came again, louder this time.
Jordy stepped back, his breathing still uneven, his mind scrambling to catch up with everything that had just happened.
Matt finally turned toward the door, running a hand through his hair before unlocking it.
The door opened.
Maya stood there, arms crossed, eyebrows raised. “Why was your door locked?”
Matt leaned casually against the frame like no
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The cafe was warm, the air heavy with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and pastries.Jordy stirred his cup absentmindedly, glancing out the window while Leo rambled on about a girl he’d just met online.“…and then she sent me a selfie at like, 2 a.m., and I swear, Jordy, she looks… insane. Not in a bad way, just—wow,” Leo said, waving his hands dramatically.Jordy raised an eyebrow, smirking. “Insane, huh? That’s a great start to a relationship.”Leo laughed, leaning back in his chair. “I know, right? But you don’t get it—she’s like… different. Unique. And she plays video games. Like, can you imagine?”Jordy chuckled softly. “Sure, Leo. You’ve met your match.”Before Leo could respond, the bell above the cafe door jingled.Matt stepped inside, calm and collected, scanning the room. The moment he spotted Jordy, his lips curv
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Between Closed Doors Chapter 18: Lines We Pretend Not to Cross
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Jordy’s body felt frozen.The name still echoed in his head like it hadn’t fully landed yet.Matt.It’s a coincidence, he told himself quickly.It has to be.There are many people named Matt.Before he could think any further, footsteps came from down the hallway.Don’t be him.Don’t be him.The footsteps stopped.And then—“Why are you screaming my name like that?” Matt’s voice came, slightly annoyed but casual, as he stepped into the room.Matt looked up.And saw him.The annoyance on Matt’s face disappeared instantly, replaced by pure confusion.“Jordy?” he said, his voice dropping in disbelief.Jordy didn’t respond.Matt’s eyes moved quickly from Jordy to his father… then to Jordy’s mom… then back to Jordy again.“What… what are you doing here?” Matt asked, his voice no longer steady.Jordy let out a dry breath,
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