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Penulis: Reedah
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The ride back was quiet.

Not the awkward kind—just the comfortable kind where your thoughts are too loud to speak over. The wind whipped past us, and I couldn't help but press my face against Aiden’s back. Just for warmth, obviously. I'm not the type of girl to let one little outing change me. Trust me, y’all.

When we finally pulled into my driveway, neither of us moved right away. It was like we were both trying to absorb the moment—not that it meant that much. Still.

“Home sweet home,” Aiden finally said, breaking the silence and cutting the engine.

Wait, it was still on? Get it together, Nova...

“Thanks for the ride,” I said, dragging myself off his bike. I handed him the helmet, and he took it without a word, his eyes resting on mine for just a second too long.

“We should eat together more often,” he said. “You’re way less annoying with fries in your mouth.” A tiny smile tugged at his lips. Very tiny.

“And you’re less cocky when you're chewing,” I shot back.

“See? We’re pe
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