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Chapter 18
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2024-10-29 19:42:56*Shrishti Pov*
What was I thinking? I was not thinking straight for sure. How could I just kiss him like that? At least we stopped before going all the way.
But what should I do about him sleeping behind me and us both adjusting on this couch? This is a fine couch for a single person to sleep but not two.
His confession shocked me and made me waver as these few weeks I was kind of disturbed with his flirting already and started repeating to myself that he is my friend.
Now, his final words just made my grip lose and I actually accepted it. How can I just do it? What if we just realize we are not suitable and ruin our friendship?
I am going to lose another friend? I closed my eyes shaking my head and froze when he pulled me closer to his body with his arm around my waist.
I know how hard was it to stop us from taking the next step and he even didn’t force me but still if I had ignored my mind then…
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