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ELEANOR

"Don't... leave..."

Stopping on my tracks, I whirl around, my body shaking as I did. I feel my heartbeat skyrocket as I sweep my gaze across the room before settling on his face.

What the—

He’s asleep? It appears he was just mumbling. But hell do those words hit me to the bone.

I crouch down and move closer towards him.

He was so handsome, I hope I could engrave the image of his face deep into my mind.

Sighing, I shake my head while I scold my stupid self.

Who am I kidding?

‘How could I ever forget you,’ I thought to myself, wishing I could utter those words out in front of him but obviously I can’t.

Raising a finger gently to his forehead, I trace his features one by one. From his eyebrows down his full,perfect lips, I let my fingers trail slowly and carefully as I feel every inch of him beneath my fingertips.

But then he groaned and I jumped in my spot, scurrying away as quickly and stealthily as I can until I felt my back hit the wall. The door was just within my