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The next morning, I woke up to the sound of rain tapping against the window. For a moment, I forgot where I was, but it all came back when I saw 7 sleeping next to me. Last night, we ended up in a love motel, of all places. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed about the events last night.
I turned my head to look at 7, who was still sleeping soundly. I couldn't help but admire how peaceful he looked in his sleep. Swiping a loose strand of hair away from his face, I felt conflicted about how our relationship would change from now on.
I climbed out of the bed with a sigh, but before I could stand, an arm wrapped around me and pulled me back.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8pglhAtDI
"What's the hurry?" 7 mumbled, hugging me towards him.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWROmaWUPqD
"Sleep a little longer."78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGWLozatEB
I squirm out of his embrace, my heart pounding.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKn8xgXX3a
"I-I want to get a shower in before the checkout time," I stammered; I was hoping it would clear my head a little.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnSmyUPpTR
"...Well, I guess I can't stop you," 7 said with a slight pout on his face.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlAfKkaOg7
Well, isn't he cute at times.
When I came back to the room, 7 was up, sitting on the bed with his phone in his hands.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgT3ojA6vjz
"Morning," he smiled.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0huNI6Y2BQ
"Morning," I replied, feeling my ears grow hot.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKiG7pFwC2
"I hope you slept well," he yawned, standing up and stretching.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8iWcX6ceF
"I did.” "...How about you?"78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzCpaAU6rN
"Like a baby," he chuckled.
We get dressed and pack up our things, ready to head out into the still-pouring rain. Walking back towards the festival grounds, I felt a little melancholic, seeing the muddy ground along with the empty stalls and attractions.
"It's kind of sad to see it all empty like this," I say, looking around.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07KrDe0YkZ
"Yeah," 7 agrees, "but at least we got to enjoy it while it lasted."
I nod in agreement, feeling grateful for the memories we made together. We walk in silence for a little while longer, until we reach the bus station.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU6PrzuF47
"I guess this is goodbye," I say hesitantly.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZdOaCw7Yy
"Yeah," 7 replies, "but we'll see each other again, right?" He reached for my hand and squeezed it, a worried look flashing across his face.
"Of course," I smile at him. "We still have a group project to finish."78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfGBoUWIbp
I squeezed his hand back and leaned forward to give him a peck on the cheek before signalling for the incoming bus.78Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVbpeCNQjJO
