Winter's Awakening
I said, fighting off the waves of shame from my outburst.
I couldn't let this girl see how shaken I was, how lost I had become in my fantasies. It took a moment, but curiosity drove me to walk toward the place she pointed out. As I got closer, I caught a glimpse outside the big window: the frosted lake shimmered like glass, covering everything in white, and the evergreens stood still like silent guards in the storm.
Diving into aisle eight felt oddly exciting. What might be hidden among those shelves? Was it more lighthearted romance, or had I found another stash of secrets? I sifted through the titles, my heartbeat quickening with each moment.
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