Jack’s PovThe night refused to end.Sleep never came—only the echo of her breath, the memory of how easily she had melted beneath my touch, how hard it had been to walk away when everything in me demanded I stay. Leaving her unfinished had felt like tearing something out of my own chest.We were under the same roof, separated by walls that felt far too thin. Every sound, every imagined step in the hallway made my pulse spike. I waited. I told myself she would come—fear trembling in her, yes—but curiosity stronger. Want stronger.She didn’t.Morning came with frustration clawing at my skin.I was in the shower when the knock came—sharp, hesitant. I shut off the water, grabbed a towel, tied it low around my waist, and crossed the room still damp, still tense.When I opened the door, she stood there.Fatima.Sunlight framed her like a confession. A yellow dress, light and soft, brushing just above her knees. Her hair was pulled back neatly, exposing her throat, her face calm in a way
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