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Julian’s POVAfter our late-night ice cream raid, Samantha drifted off to sleep almost immediately. I watched her for a moment, marveling at how peacefully she slept, completely unbothered by the fact that we were just pretending to be a couple.She snored softly, and while I should have found it irritating, I didn’t. There was something endearing about how comfortable she was, even in this fabricated situation.Meanwhile, sleep continued to evade me. The sugar from the ice cream didn’t help, and lying in bed felt futile. I decided to take a walk—something I usually did at home when insomnia struck. It always helped me clear my head.Carefully, I slipped out of bed, ensuring I didn’t wake her, and opened the door quietly. This time, I made sure to close it softly behind me. Instead of heading down the kitchen staircase, I took the larger staircase leading to the sitting room.When I reached the bottom, I noticed the lights were still on. To my surprise, Samantha’s mother sat in the mi
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Samantha’s POVThe next morning, I woke up to find Julian’s bed empty. The covers were neatly folded, and his suitcase was untouched. He must have left the room a while ago.Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I stretched and got out of bed, pulling on a sweater over my pajamas to keep warm. As I headed downstairs, I heard voices coming from the kitchen lighthearted chatter mixed with the clinking of plates.Curious, I peeked in and saw Julian standing by the counter, a mug in hand, chatting with my mother as she flipped pancakes on the griddle.“Good morning, sweety,” my mother greeted when she spotted me, her face lighting up with a smile.“Morning, Mom,” I replied groggily, my eyes darting to Julian, who turned to me with his usual confident smirk.“Good morning, Samantha,” he said, taking a sip of his coffee. “Sleep well?”“Yeah,” I lied, "though I didn’t sleep as soundly as I’d hoped. You’ve been up for a while?”Julian nodded. “Your mom’s an early riser. I came down for some coffee
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Samantha’s POVWhen we returned to the room after the exhausting few hours , I immediately turned to Julian, guilt weighing heavily on my chest. “I’m so sorry,” I said softly. “My family’s been putting you through so much ever since you got here.”Julian smiled, his expression gentle and sincere. “You don’t have to apologize, Samantha. I actually enjoy it.”That caught me off guard. “Enjoy it? How could you possibly enjoy all this chaos?”He hesitated for a moment, the warmth in his eyes dimming slightly. Then he sat down on the edge of the bed, his posture shifting as if the weight of the world had settled on his shoulders. “Because I’ve never really had anything like this,” he began quietly.I frowned and moved closer, sitting next to him. “What do you mean?”Julian stared down at his hands for a moment, hesitating as if he was deciding whether or not to say more. Finally, he let out a soft sigh and began speaking. “When I was young, my parents died in a car accident on Christmas
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Samantha’s POVWhen I returned to the fitting room, I hadn’t realized someone had followed me until her voice caught me off guard."Your dress looks really beautiful," she said, her expression unsettling in a way that made me uncomfortable."Uh… thanks," I replied, reaching for the fitting room door. Just as I was about to step inside, she spoke again, stopping me in my tracks."Are you getting married?"I rolled my eyes internally, already annoyed by her persistence. Still, I forced a polite smile the kind that said "please leave me alone." I considered telling her the truth, but decided it wasn’t worth it. "Yes, I am," I said with feigned enthusiasm.Her face fell, and her expression shifted to one of sadness. "Oh…" she muttered. "Well, I’m not. But my therapist told me that if I visualize it, then it’ll become a reality. So that’s why I’m trying out dresses here."I nodded, clearly uninterested. "Okay… well, that’s, uh, a good way of doing things," I mumbled, hoping she’d take the
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Julian’s POVSamantha laughed, a sound that warmed the chilly air around us. She had this way of laughing that felt... honest, like she wasn’t trying to impress anyone. For a moment, I found myself smiling without even meaning to."Together," she said, her voice quieter, almost thoughtful.She was looking ahead at the Christmas tree in the square, her expression soft. For someone who claimed to want nothing more than to escape her small town, she sure seemed at peace here. Maybe this place meant more to her than she let on.I leaned back on the bench, letting out a breath. "You know, this town’s got a certain charm. Feels like it’s straight out of one of those cheesy holiday movies."She turned to me, raising an eyebrow. "Are you saying you watch cheesy holiday movies?"I shrugged, smirking. "Maybe. Or maybe I just stumbled across one while flipping channels.""Sure," she teased, the corners of her mouth twitching up. "Whatever you say."The easy banter felt good, like we were slippi
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Julian’s POVWe walked a little further down the street, the chill in the air growing sharper as the sun started dipping lower. Samantha kept a steady pace beside me, her footsteps light, and every so often, she'd glance up at the storefronts as we passed by, taking in the charm of the small town. It was a simple kind of peaceful, a far cry from the hustle of the city. It was the kind of place where people knew each other, where nothing seemed rushed or out of place.We rounded the corner, and just ahead, I spotted a small coffee shop tucked between two buildings. The warm glow from the windows looked inviting, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee wafted out into the air, making my stomach rumble.“Hey, how about we stop in here for a quick drink?” I asked, gesturing toward the shop.Samantha stopped walking, glancing over at the coffee shop. “That sounds good. I could use something warm.”She followed me inside, and immediately, the cozy warmth of the place wrapped around us. T
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Samantha’s POVSharing something so personal made me feel a bit awkward around Julian. The weight of what I’d just said hung in the air, and I could sense the shift in the atmosphere. I wanted to change the topic, lighten the mood, and stop thinking about everything that had happened in my past.“Enough about me,” I said, giving him a small smile, though it felt a little forced. “What about you? Were you in any relationship last year?”Julian shook his head, a small smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Nope.”I raised an eyebrow, surprised. “Really?”He nodded, not a hint of hesitation in his expression. “Yep.”I frowned, still curious. “What about two years ago?”Once again, he shook his head. “Nope.”My curiosity was piqued now, and I leaned in slightly, hoping for more. “Why?”Julian sighed, his eyes flickering with something unreadable for a moment. Then he glanced at me, his gaze steady. “Well… let’s just say, I was in a relationship many years ago, but she broke up with m
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Samantha’s POVWhen we returned to the house after spending hours exploring our small town, I found myself glancing at Julian in a different light. He wasn’t as aloof or unapproachable as I’d initially thought. He was just someone life had knocked around, someone who hadn’t yet met a person who could truly see him for who he was.As we walked into the house, Mom was there to greet us at the door. Her smile was bright, and her eyes sparkled with that curious energy she always had.“Did you two have fun outside?” she asked, her tone warm but inquisitive.I turned to Julian, and we exchanged a glance. His small smirk mirrored the amusement in my eyes, and we both nodded at the same time.Mom clapped her hands together lightly. “Good, good.” Then she turned to me. “Sam, I need to talk to you for a moment before dinner. Come see me in my room.”I raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly wary of the sudden request, but I nodded. “Alright. Julian, I’ll be right back,” I said, turning to him. H
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