Intricacies of the heart
He kissed me again, longer this time, and when he pulled back, his voice dropped to that low, earnest tone that always disarmed me.
“I love you.”
“I know,” I whispered. “I just hope she can see that.”
We left the apartment together. The city outside was mellow, sunlight slanting through tall glass towers, streets thinning after the morning rush. As Crest drove, one hand resting on the gearshift, the other occasionally brushing against mine, I watched the city roll by and tried to breathe past my nerves. When we pulled into the small lot behind the restaurant, my heartbeat quickened. From the outside, it looked cozy, all dark wood and soft golden light visible through tall windows. Crest turn
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