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Author: Favoi Lily
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-21 00:37:15

ZARA ; it is going to take a lot.

I parted my lips to say something, but nothing came out. Words just couldn’t describe how I felt.

Was he really walking me out?

“Noah, please…” I tried one last time, reaching out to hold his hand but he pulled away, eyes avoiding mine.

“Please, Zara. Space. I can’t talk right now.”

I drew in a deep, shaky breath. My chest hurt in a way I couldn’t explain. I wanted to be there for him to help, to understand, but he wasn’t letting me in.

“Okay…” I whispered, my voice cracking.

I stood from the blanket, gathering my things with trembling hands. Without another word, I dressed up and walked out of the basement.

The cold morning air hit me the moment I stepped outside, and that was when it really sank in that he had just pushed me away.

I couldn’t shake off the heavy feeling in my chest, tears already stinging the corners of my eyes.

I guess we haven’t gotten to that stage yet the stage where he could truly be himself with me.

What did I even expect?
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