Their lips met.It was not a kiss. It was an accident, a brutal, awkward clash of lips. It lasted less than a second—a hot, confusing press of mouths, off-center and hard. Nathan recoiled as if scalded. He staggered back, catching himself on the edge of the desk. His heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. Noah on the other hand, stood frozen, his hand still half-raised, his eyes wide with a stunned, uncomprehending horror.The room was utterly silent. The only sound was the ragged, rhythm of their breathing.“It was a mistake. I didn’t mean it.” Noah was the first to speak, still breathing heavily.Nathan chuckled. Bitterly. “Oh, it was?” He stepped back, his leg crashing against the side of the table. He stumbled, but regained his footing.“Be careful.” Noah’s hands came out, a reflexive gesture to stop him.“Stop!” Nathan cried out—not loudly, but the pain behind his voice was everything. He continued to step back, but Noah kept taking short, tentative steps closer. “
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