Aidan tried to process what he was hearing. He wanted to pinch himself, but knew he’d look ridiculous. So he just stood there with his mouth open and his eyes wide, blinking repeatedly. He was completely lost for words, standing like an idiot in front of Malikha. Watching him, Malikha grew concerned."Aidan, are you okay?" she asked, a worried look on her face.Aidan, still floating somewhere in outer space, snapped back to reality. "Ah... what?"Malikha’s expression fell. It seemed like he hadn't processed a word she’d said over the last few moments. Pouting slightly, she took a step back. "It's nothing, never mind," she said with a forced smile, turning to head inside.Panic set in, and Aidan immediately caught her arm. "Ah... w-wait... where are you going? B-But you just said... you... we..." he stammered, utterly flustered.Malikha turned back, her innocent gaze making his heart skip a beat.Oh, God, she’s so beautiful... No, Aidan, now is not the time! He screamed in his head. He
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