Without you
“Because I wanted to.”
The honesty in his tone disarmed me. No excuses, no calculated words. Just the truth. My heart hammered against my ribs, and I found myself looking away, unable to hold his gaze.
Silence fell again, thick with tension. I focused on my coffee, gripping the mug like it was a lifeline. My mind screamed a hundred thoughts at once, but my mouth refused to form any of them.
Before I could attempt a reply, my phone buzzed loudly on the counter. I snatched it up, grateful for the distraction. Serena’s name flashed across the screen.
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