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OLIVIA

I squeeze my eyes shut for a few seconds, trying to recapture the feeling of Aiden's lips pressed against mine.

The memory is still vivid, but it is not enough.

“If only he had stayed longer,” I thought.

Maybe then we could have done more than just kiss. Maybe then I could have satisfied the desire that had been building inside me for so long.

I pick up my phone, and scroll through my messages. When I finally reach Aiden's name, I tap on it.

I let out a small chuckle. I can't help but smile at the way I had saved his number.

“My sister's best friend”

It seems silly, somehow. He's so much more. I know he is more than my sister's friend, especially now that we have agreed to explore the feelings we have for each other.

Jolting out of my thoughts, I read his text,

"Come over to my place when you are done with your lectures,"

The corners of my mouth curl up giving a wide smile. I feel butterflies all over my stomach. I place a hand over my mouth, trying to hide from my grin.

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