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Chapter Two
As Piper navigated the long journey home from London, she began to reminisce about a time just before she had left for University.
Piper, Seb, and Will had decided to go for one last blowout at their local The Ship Inn. It was a 17th-century pub that overlooked the picturesque harbour of Porthleven and was a firm favourite amongst the locals.
Many a night the fishermen's wives had watched their husbands take a tumble down the steps after one too many pints of the local brew.
Piper always loved the beer mats and brasses that adorned the walls and ceiling making the quaint pub a home from home.
As always Seb had sat quietly drinking his pint of Tribute, listening to the dulcet tones of the fishermen telling their sea-worthy tales.
Will as ever, was joining in on the camaraderie, reveling in the stories of bygone years.
Piper sat drinking her pint of cider, noticing that Seb was much quieter than usual.
"Earth to Seb," Piper said.
At that moment Seb looked up from his Tribute and looked straight at Piper. For the first time, Piper noticed just how mesmerising his eyes were. It felt like he was looking into her soul as a shiver ran down her spine.
It felt like it took Seb an age to reply "Sorry - I was just deep in thought. So, are you all packed and ready to leave?".
"Packed? Yes. Ready? I'm not so sure. The thought of leaving my family makes my heart feel heavy." Piper replied sadly.
"Is it just your family you're sad about leaving?" Seb asked.
At that moment, his stare became even more intense as Piper contemplated her reply. Seb's eyes didn't move an inch and Piper began to squirm in her seat.
"No, not just them - I'll miss you and Will too. We've never spent a day apart. Will you miss me?". Piper asked.
Once again, Seb took his time to reply " Piper, you have no idea how much I'll miss you!".
At that exact moment, Will shouted "Shots!" as he handed each of them a drink.
As Seb downed his shot, he didn't take his eyes off Piper.
Something had passed between them, but what it was, she wasn't sure.
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