JERIELThree weeks into Cassian’s punishment, the lab had developed an atmosphere I didn't entirely like. He stopped slamming things. He stopped complaining. Instead, he just... existed in my space. He was like a shadow constantly hovering behind my shoulder.I was standing on my tiptoes, reaching for a box of glass slides on the top shelf of the supply cabinet, when a large, warm hand reached over my head.Cassian grabbed the box with ease, his chest nearly brushing against my back. He didn't hand it to me immediately. He stayed there for a second, effectively pinning me against the shelf."You're going to break your neck one of these days, Teach," he muttered. His voice was deeper than usual, vibrating through my sweater."I have a step-stool for a reason, Cassian. Give me the slides," I said, my voice steady despite the way my heart had started to thud.He handed them over, but he didn't move back. He was looking down at me, his grey eyes scanning my face like he was trying to solv
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