“Talk,” my brother James said. It sounded more like an order however. I took a deep breath.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoct0pqIFe
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“Okay. So, as I told you, I wasn’t alone yesterday,” I begun.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JOTD0NEQy
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“Yes. And it wasn’t Alex. Right?” he looked at me. He still didn’t believe me. Or he just wanted to be sure.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfXFWkWHPP
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“No James. It wasn’t Alex,” I assured him and already seemed to relax.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡThoGVsDPNk
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“Then who it was?” he asked curious now. I winced; my mouth twisted as I frowned a bit. He chewed his food as he waited for me to answer.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRndV6pXUbn
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“It’s been going on for three weeks,” I begun “No one else knows yet and I would like to keep it that way for now.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhm2CM04Tm
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“Okay,” he frowned as he spoke slowly and took a sip of his drink.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5jG9XUgT9Z
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“I was with Damien,” I said. James almost choked.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSaPwpzPUP
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“As in the twin’s brother, Damien? Damien Simmons?” he asked; his eyes wide. Was that such a bad thing? Not a good first reaction.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrKAixqWVZ
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“Yes. Now stop repeating his name please,” I said, my voice small, as I took a bite of my food and looked rapidly around in case there was anyone I knew sitting within a hearing distance. James chuckled suddenly and I turned my eyes towards him.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMAFJ8tvRz
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“It was about fucking time sis!” he smiled. I blinked. Huh? “You were head over heels for the guy for almost a century. It was about time you two got together.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOyjtuGmrV
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“Fuck. Was it that obvious?” I winced. What if everyone else could tell I was in love with him? What if Max and Cleo noticed? Is this why my mom always making jokes about wanting him to marry me?431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡykQnz6COPc
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“Well, yeah.” I frowned. “But don’t worry, you confused everyone when you started going out with Alex,” he narrowed his eyes as he said the name. My chest ached for a split of second but then my thoughts turned to Damien. “So, when are you planning on talking to Cleo and Max?”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6faf8j2t7
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I groaned in response. “I’m working on it. Damien is bugging me enough, you don’t have to be in on that too,” I narrowed my eyes at my brother.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9LzbWpbOn
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With Christmas being only two weeks away, I was feeling more and more anxious. My first exams were near and I knew I had to talk to Cleo and Max. And I had to do it soon. The stress was overwhelming. I couldn’t deal with it anymore. It had to be done!431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3cFptDhZg
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Since I talked to James yesterday, I figured that it would be easier if I talked soon to the twins. I texted Max to go out for coffee with me when I knew Cleo was busy with Mike. As I was waiting for him, I was only sure for one thing; that Max could locate me from the door without even looking for me. My heart was bouncing so hard that I was pretty sure he would be able to hear it as soon as he stepped into the shop.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdnfJ1xllH
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I greeted him with a smile when he sat down next to me and asked him what he would like to drink. I offered to get our drinks just to calm myself down. I returned to our table five minutes later.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4o1OSsmty1
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“Dude, stop fidgeting. What’s wrong?” he frowned. I was so transparent sometimes.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAtxpW91pz
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“I need to talk to you about something,” I mumbled.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPd8ExUsrUC
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“Sure,” he nodded.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7A4HIbalp
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“Please don’t freak out on me cause I need you,” I winced and looked at him.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7vICxUiHS
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“Are you back with Alex?” he frowned.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZHYBhYbid
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“What is wrong with you people? Why would I do that?” I exclaimed.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphMxs0b9C4
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“Okay okay,” he raised his palms up in defense “Now I know it’s not that, I’m all ears,” he said.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvgvTtTLMx
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“I’ve been seeing this guy…” I began.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEJVRMVCua
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“What? Who?” Max interrupted; a wide smile on his face. In my strange state of my mind I could almost relate him to The Joker. I shook my head to get out of the paranoia.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoNx093fjof
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“Let me finish,” I looked at him and took a deep breath. “I’ve been seeing this guy and I wanted to share this since the first day but I couldn’t.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQ42l0BCPZ
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“Why not?” He frowned. I sighed. “What’s with you and all the secrecy? You never told anyone about Alex either,” he asked. Good point but I needed to get it out of my system.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiuCm7TRfS
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“I’m dating your brother,” I blurred out and waited for some loud response. Max blinked.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0yPj7CD2Q
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“You and Damien,” he mumbled; his voice so low I could barely hear him. I felt dizzy. He took a sip of his coffee and looked back at me.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFS4ZjmqhYV
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“I’m sorry,” I whispered. Max frowned.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwlSNtl42eD
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“Why the fuck are you apologizing for?” he asked and I was puzzled “It was about fucking time you told him how you felt.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiwqGKx4CY
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“Um…okay,” I winced, trying to take in his reaction “He made the first move actually.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLM7cVqJww8
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“Should have known. If he waited for you to make the first move, we would be having this conversation while having tea and our teeth would be in a glass of water on the table because we would be 74,” he mocked.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQ6iJCuAWc
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“Max this is difficult. I haven’t told Cleo yet,” I got right to the point; the thing that hurt the most.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnQENDSjAn
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“Why not?”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZNUsRjtRK
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“Because I’m scared of how she’ll take it. She probably won’t like it,” I confessed my fear and took a sip of my coffee.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0BV3skpbX
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“She’s your best friend, I can’t see why she won’t be happy for you; especially after what happened with Alex,” he pointed out.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPo0S5qnes
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“A few years back, she made some comments that made it clear to me that she didn’t want me telling Damien anything.” This was the first time I spoke about this to someone else.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEFGF2tNgp
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“I’m sure it was a misunderstanding. I can be there with you when you talk to her if you want,” he suggested.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd81SVBRl4D
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“Thank you.” I really hoped that this would go well but no matter how much I hoped, a feeling I had didn’t make me very optimistic. I was way too nervous about it.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWbhT0CwiB
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I told Max on December 12 about Damien and me. I was planning on telling Cleo the next day but when I went for class that Monday, one of my classmates reminded me that we had a project due to Friday the 17th. After the first shock was over, the only thing I could think of was how to finish the project. Or start it actually.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5OMDR4dPS
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I had to give away the full blue prints of a 140 square meters house; small project but not able to cover in a week. My hand searched for my mobile in my big bag and dialed Damien’s number.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYcmXAAGwo
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“Hey baby” he greeted me; my heart flattered. I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to hearing Damien calling me baby.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbR1Xq7E4l
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“Hey” I breathed.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HyuEjTRmF
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“What’s wrong?” he asked and I could hear the frown in his voice. I explained about the project and heard him chuckle.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHn40saW4M
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“It’s not funny you idiot. I’m never gonna make it,” I frowned and almost cried.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHco1x3YC9
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“That’s why you need to thank your amazing man about this,” he said proudly.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqI1QV4qqmL
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“What do you want in exchange for your help?” I asked and he chuckled.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcp9hHABTIP
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“I’m at work right now, so I’ll get back on you about that, later,” he said and I could hear his smirk. I couldn’t get enough of him. I don’t think I will ever get used to his or believe that I’m with him.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cRPxqCQmu
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“Sure,” I smirked too “For real now, call me as soon as you get off work please. I’m heading home right now.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpv0GAEska
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“Okay ladybug, we’ll talk in about an hour then,” he told me and we hang up. Thank God he existed. Even if he wasn’t my boyfriend, I would still count on him for help but now it was even better.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFi5QbWcWu
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Only thing to do besides my project was to talk to Cleo. I had to talk to Cleo.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZaVaZSPBM
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On my way out of the university I met some other friends and stayed for coffee with them. I ended up running towards my car because Damien texted me before calling me.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICKeGQ76Ho
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“I’ll be there in 10 minutes,” he told me.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHoKa3adBF
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“I’m waiting for you,” I lied as I made a right turn to get out of the campus.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7msry4ikD5
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“Liar,” he chuckled “I can hear your bug growling.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9hkOJ6xo0
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“Leave my bug out of this Simmons,” I said; my voice strict. He chuckled and told me goodbye.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Mnf7dbc0b
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Cleo had called me later that afternoon with a coffee invitation which I turned down due to the work it had to be done. I told her the truth; that I had called Damien for help because I had completely forgotten about the project.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5me7vvIrLe
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I didn’t pay much attention to her reaction because I couldn’t bear the extra stress to my day. It took me two days to completely finish the ground plan and only had two days to complete the project.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7vumvmRep
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Damien had taken half of the work and was so pleased to help and seemed cheerful. Me on the other hand, I was going insane. I had to finish the blue prints and I had to talk to Cleo. Within the stress and the madness that consumed me I never neglected to appreciate Damien’s presence. I simply found it impossible not to steal quick glances.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFTwG94DDH
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As I worked I could still see his long fingers as he held the pencil and occasionally a cigarette on his left hand and the T square with his right. His hair had grown longer since he returned home from Italy. I remember the first time I saw him again, his hair was cut short, laying messy on his forehead. Now that they were longer, he was parting them on the left and pulled them away from his face. Most of the times, he would caught me staring at him and caused me to blush. What a wonderful feeling.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUFZpAApsp
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“Fuck this,” I exclaimed and threw my pencil on the table. I pushed the chair back and got up. I turned the volume of the speakers up and let the music fill the room. I needed to calm down.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRdXCtCmCU
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I stood there for a second; my palms covering my eyes trying to relax before I walked towards my bed. I threw myself backwards on the mattress and concentrated on the music. As soon as the song changed, Damien crawled on top of me. Neither of us talked; he just parted my legs and placed himself between them. My heart flattered every time.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTdcS8TIvj
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His left elbow was against the mattress and his right hand was griping my left thigh tightly. I put my right hand on his lower back, underneath his grey t-shirt, while the other messed his hair on the back of his head as his lips moved against mine.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BAffw4FhM
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I moved my hand from his back and put it against the waistband of his jeans, between us. He slightly moved his hips upwards but instead of letting me unbutton his jeans, he took my hand and pinned it on the mattress above my head. I groaned in irritation and he smirked while moved my other hand above my hand as well.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYmNUwDZu1e
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“You’re not helping,” I groaned as his lips touched my neck.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sIIdoUDNr
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“We’re not going to have sex,” he whispered against my skin.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHHImwUsb2
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“Why not?” I asked “I want you, you want me,” I tried to reason him while pushing my hipbones upwards towards his pelvis “We’re lying on a bed and you’re kissing me,” I whispered seductively. Maybe if I turned him on enough, he would give in.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnof3E6jZAM
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“I see right through you ladybug and it’s not going to work,” he smirked and sat up.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYaSgCvUsjz
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“Where are you going?” I asked and rested my weight on my elbows against the bed.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkKEu3aSjfw
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“We’re going to work,” he said strictly. His tone suggested that he wasn’t taking no for an answer. Not even my father sounded like that! I groaned and got up from the bed as he turned the music down. I walked to the table and sat down on my chair.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMW3er30Fqc
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“Are you going to stay with me tonight?” I pouted.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8cxM6nBvF
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“Nope,” he said as he drew a line with the pencil. I narrowed my eyes at him.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsBTbmQKWP
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“Is this happening because I made you help me?” I asked; my eyes still narrowed. Damien turned to look at me and smiled. I groaned in response of his confirmation and he chuckled.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvtiExHy3b
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“Do not push your luck Simmons,” I threatened.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsBkVRTWKE
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“Oh!” he snorted “Why?” he smirked and lid a cigarette.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQFaKHT3vm
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“Because I’ll win in the end,” I smirked back and got up. I walked to the fridge and got a soda. I returned to my seat without paying attention to him.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDymtDwzkg
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“I’ve known you since the dinosaurs’ ages,” he chuckled “You’ve never won against me!” he smirked and released the smoke he inhaled just a few seconds earlier. I licked my lips and stretched one of my feet forward. I placed it between his parted legs on his chair.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiyQLVOjwx
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“We weren’t having sex before,” I pointed out and stroked his inner thigh with my foot; a wicked smile appeared on my lips. He narrowed his eyes and caught my foot. Thank God it was winter and I was wearing socks; otherwise I would be on the floor laughing.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWqrnvQXFZ
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As I bit my lip, a grin on my face, someone knocked the door. He smiled and pushed my foot down.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡElV3Gp3u5a
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“Coming,” I yelled to the door and got up. I walked to Damien and he turned towards me a little surprised. “Saved by the bell,” I grinned as he put his palm against my waist and I kissed his lips lightly before walking to the door.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsDs14eEtT
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“Hello kids,” Max said when I opened the door. “Good, you’re not having sex.” I frowned at him as he walked past me. I heard Damien choking on his own smoke.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtO4cahaO9P
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“Oh yeah, I talked to Max,” I winced at Damien.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohEDKIP1vd
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“Thanks for sharing baby,” he grinned sarcastically.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HEd3WLjpo
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“Cleo is on her way by the way,” Max said at the same time as he sat down on the couch.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFckZT4bV8
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“I totally forgot. I got the news about the project, freaked out and forgot to tell you,” I slid a small smile at Damien right when someone knocked on the door again; Cleo as I assumed.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKdzbNZBQg
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“Hey babe,” I smiled at her as I stepped aside.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22VKxsKXhL
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“Hello. How’re you doing?” she asked as she walked past me and waved at her brothers.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKqRSpcsIt
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“I’m about to die from stress, thank you,” I smiled “You?”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmUFXc1R09
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“I broke up with Mike,” she said as she sat down next to Max.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO4KDqNTIX
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“What? Why?” I asked as I followed her and sat on the table across from her.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbxFlmpejv
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“He just said he wanted some time apart. He couldn’t handle exams and me together,” she said; her voice low.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3RSQjynXj
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“Oh,” I breathed and put my hands over hers.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltBJVCeqJf
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“Fuck him,” Max said and leaned back on the sofa.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yPlPFduUA
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“Want me to be brutal honest little sis?” Damien spoke.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvS0qPT5mTI
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“No!” I spoke before anyone else. “Be honest on Friday. Now it will only hurt,” I told Damien and then turned to Cleo again. “You have two and a half days to cry your eyes out and crawl under your covers. Friday night, after I give away my project, we’ll go out and drink to forget! Okay sweety?”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQV1nm9IFQ
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“Okay,” she breathed. “I’m gonna go home now,” she said and got up.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡad0Hc82BY6
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“Okay,” I told her and followed her once again.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPyDu2EFrj
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“I’m right behind you,” Max called after her.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8BQVCn9LD
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“Fuck!” I whispered and as I rubbed my forehead.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGYODYVQCV
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“You can tell her Friday night,” Max told me and gave me a friendly nudge on the shoulder as he walked pass me. Damn.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJG8XpNbFqb
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“See ya, bro,” I heard him saying at Damien. I sat down on the nearest furniture; my bed. Why does the universe hates me so much? Why this task was so hard? I sighed and leaned forward; resting my head into my palms. I heard Damien getting up once again; his footsteps getting closer.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqSEXcE3vB
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“Why is this so hard? I don’t understand,” he asked as he sat down next to me. I rubbed my forehead without turning towards him. How can I explain this to him without revealing too much? I don’t think I was ready to reveal the true volume of my feelings just yet.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRaItGMmBd
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“A few years back, on your 21st birthday to be exact,” I begun “I remember that you were teasing me in your kitchen,” I raised my eyebrows as it was such a common thing for him to tease me. He chuckled at the same time. “When I left the kitchen and returned to where Cleo was, with a friend of yours. That girl asked Cleo if I was your girlfriend,” at that point I noticed that Damien grinned but didn’t comment. “And Cleo almost exclaimed her negation.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfS9XwYwpdY
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Damien had his left hand under his chin and looking at me. I guessed he was trying to understand why that affected me so much.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdW8v5ztSgU
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“If she didn’t like the idea, back then, I can’t see why she will like it now,” I explained. I didn’t want him to realize that that comment had affected me more that I let on. I always thought that I wasn’t good enough for him; not pretty enough; not smart enough. But Cleo’s reaction that night simply assured those fears.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETnqOOg8PG
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“You’re giving this a lot more thought than necessary, baby,” he said and put his palm against my knee. “You were just 14-15 then. A lot have changed.”431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4V6kDyfPRj
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“I guess,” I mumbled. I really wasn’t ready to tell him everything that crossed my mind. Not yet at least. “Come on, got work to do,” I told him and got up.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGG5wwIdV9n
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He caught me from behind and put his arm around my neck; his palm resting on my opposite shoulder as he leaned to the side of my face. His other arm found its way around my waist.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuZ11kWmMk
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“Don’t worry,” he whispered. I wanted to tell him that I love him. I wanted to say it so bad. I exhaled loudly and turned around in his grip. As soon as I put my arms around his waist his grip tightened. I closed my eyes as I rested my forehead against his chest.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3y941HDLEm
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It was unbearable how much I loved this man.431Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFbg0QLqzIj
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