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Author: Jaidee
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-12-12 15:54:54

Champ POV

The door closed behind Kyle, and the house instantly felt too quiet.

For a moment, I just stood there in the entryway, staring at the empty space where he had been standing. The warmth of his last kiss still lingered on my cheek, and I felt stupidly aware of it.

Then —

“So… I’m supposed to pretend I didn’t see all of that?”

My mom’s voice came from the living room.

I turned and she was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, wearing a smirk that was way too satisfied for my sanity.

I dragged a hand down my face. “Mom, no. Don’t start, please.”

She stepped forward, teasing in full force.

“I mean, I walk into your room and you two looked one second away from cuddling into a coma. You think I’m not gonna say something?”

“Mom—”

She laughed. “Relax. I’m not judging you big boy. Actually… I’m just glad to see that you are this happy.”

I stopped. My heartbeat actually stuttered.

She softened, touching my arm lightly. “It’s been a long time, Champ. You deserve something good
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