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"No" he replied. His voice now sounded amazed. "You look very ... different," then he cleared his throat because his voice was a bit hoarse. Alex hurriedly turned his attention to the bag he had just dropped and picked it up.

"I brought you ... " Alex didn't finish his sentence, but handed the bag to me.

Ah, my underwear. Finally I don't have to wash every night. "Thanks," I replied, still awkward. I stared at my shoes for a few moments. I don't know what made the atmosphere between us so different. Could it be because we were separated for five days?

No, it must be because of my new face.

When I looked up to look at Alex again, he was still looking at me with those soft brown eyes. His warm gaze made me feel uncomfortable myself. I still can't believe we could turn this awkward in just five days.

"Like- How are you?" I asked with difficulty. Even though we just called each other this morning.

"Fine," he replied with a grunt. "Very good." His intense gaze made my cheeks feel hot. I cl