Bima’s lips, cold and dry, still carrying the savory, salty aftertaste of Indomie, landed on Lia’s. The raw instant noodles in his hand brushed against Lia’s cheek, creating an itchy, absurd sensation amidst the panic. Instantly, the world seemed to stop spinning. Lia’s eyes widened, her panic shifting into sheer, utter shock. She froze, never expecting a reaction this dramatic from Bima. Bima’s face was so close, his breath coming in ragged gasps, the fishy stench from the river mixing with the scent of chicken onion seasoning. Behind them, Kevin, who had been poised to snatch Bima’s Indomie, stood frozen. His hand, which had been reaching out, now hung suspended in mid-air, his eyes bulging in disbelief. His expression... it was a cocktail of disgust, confusion, and explosive rage
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