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I stood outside the restaurant, regretting having not brought a coat with me.I stood by Wes's car with my palms placed down on the hood of the car. Leaning over, I inhaled and exhaled slowly, trying to find any sense of calmness I could.It wasn't until someone came behind me, placing a hand on my shoulder, that I finally felt my body relax. I knew instantly that it was Wes."Hey," he whispered, stepping closer behind me. His breath hit the side of my face as he wrapped his arms around me from behind, hugging me softly.I exhaled, letting my body lean back into his chest. I shut my eyes, feeling the cold air prick my face while Wes's body brought warmth back into me."You okay?"I took a deep breath, not wanting to get out of his hold but pulling away from him and turning to face him. I looked at him sheepishly, feeling like a big, pathetic idiot. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped. I should have tried harder.""Hey, hey," Wes lifted his hand to cup one side of my face. He shook hi
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I tilted my head, standing at the side of my bed and watching Wes's sleeping form. His chest rose and fall evenly, his eyelashes long enough to brush the top of his cheeks. Pieces of his hair fell on his forehead as he stirred for a moment.A moment later, he opened one eye, squinting as the bright sunlight seeped into my room. "Picture lasts longer, babe." His voice was much deeper and hoarser than usual, causing a shiver to go down my spine.I grinned, taking a seat on the bed beside where he laid. I held out the mug of coffee to him, "Morning sleepyhead. How's the headache?"In response, Wes groaned, keeping his eyes shut. He turned his body so he was lying on his side, moving his head to rest in my lap.I laughed, finding him oddly very adorable right now. "Come on, we have much to do today.""One more minute," he spoke softly, still in a deep daze of sleepiness.I placed the mug down on the bedside table before again, I found myself running my hand through his perfect hair. Wes s
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My parents were hosting a party at our house for my sister and Adam. It was sort of like a pre-wedding congratulatory party.It made no sense to me because a wedding was a big enough celebration. There was no point in hosting a pre-wedding party.My mind was spinning with a bunch of question marks.I was standing in front of my full length floor mirror, brushing down the dress I was wearing when a knock on the door interrupted.A moment later Wes peaked his head in before coming into my room, closing the door behind him.He blew out a deep breath, quirking an eyebrow as he walked up behind me.I looked at him through the mirror, smiling softly. I was wearing a red silk dress with a deep v-neck and spaghetti straps, the dress falling to my mid thighs. "I see you're wearing a matching tie."Wes smiled, standing directly behind him and looking at me in the mirror. "I saw the dress sitting out on your bed earlier." The small action of him taking note of something so small, oddly enough ma
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"Oh!" My mother beamed a bright smile as she walked up to me while dragging Wes along with her. She practically pushed him into me before turning to some guests who I was making small talk with."Mary, Dean," she smiled at the married couple. "I don't supposed you've met my daughters boyfriend. This is Wes."Wes swung an arm around my waist, pulling me into his side. The move made my whole body tense.Wes smiled and shook their hands but all I could do was drown out their conversation because the only thing I could focus on was Wes's hand resting on my hip. His arm around me, the feeling of him holding me close to his side.This was all too much. Too confusing.Why was I feeling so spun and flustered by all this? It was like I was so stunned and in-love with the little gestures he made but I shouldn't be because it was all for show.I was reading far too into everything, forgetting that the reason Wes and I were so close and cuddly was because we had to convince everyone we were datin
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As soon as Wes had pulled me away from the foyer where we had just danced and kissed, he brought me off to the side where we could get away from the crowd.Just as he had turned to look at me, Sage broke in and pulled me away."Wha-"Sage didn't wait as she pulled me with her into the dining room. "Please don't make your mother introduce me to any more people on my own. You know how Ms.Gilbert never stops talking."I didn't have the chance to say anything to Sage. Not only because I was still in complete shock from what just happened between Wes and I, but also because the next thing I knew was that Sage and I were standing in front of Mrs.Gilbert.She was a short and very old lady who was in love with all things cats. Once she started talking, she never stopped.Mrs.Gilbert pulled me down to her height to hug me and as soon as she did, I knew there was no way of getting out of the very brutally long conversation she was about to pull Sage and I into.Eventually the night had come to
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Wes and I only had a very vague mention of the kiss last night. It seemed that we both settled on the kiss just happening in the heat of the moment so that we could continue to sell our charade without anyone becoming skeptical.That was the final verdict we seemed to arrive at before ending the conversation last night.I don't know where it was coming from but part of me felt disappointed. Part of me was expecting that maybe there was a different reason he kissed me. I don't know if that's what I wanted but I thought he would say something more last night.It was crazy of me to expect that. Of course.I knew Wes. I had been the one playing match-maker for him so I knew that Wes wasn't the real relationship type of guy. He had never even picked a single girl that was worthy enough for him to see a second time.The only reason he hung around me was because our relationship was purely as friends. Add in the fun and games when I scouted out dates for him.I didn't know how I was feeling.
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It was the big night, the night of the rehearsal dinner which meant I would be seeing all of my family members who surely would have something to critique.I looked at myself in the full length mirror in my room, straightening out my dress.A knock sounded on the door before Wes stepped into the room. He leaned against the doorframe, a grin playing on his lips.I quirked an eyebrow, watching him through the mirror. "A picture lasts longer."Wes chuckled softly. "I don't need a picture when this image is engraved in my head forever."My face flushed, heat rising up my face. I glanced back to look at myself, feeling like I would melt under his gaze if I kept my eyes locked with his any longer. "Don't tell me I look that bad, so bad it'll be etched in your brain forever."Wes rolled his eyes playfully as he started to walk towards me. "You could never look bad, sweetheart. Not even if you tried."I felt a shiver go down my spine, hearing his low voice speak in a hushed manner. I exhaled
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I had kissed Wes.I didn't think, I just did it and he kissed me back.And it was amazing. It was surreal, like something out of a movie. It felt like we were the only two people in the world.And my head was swaying so much from all the alcohol that I had had, I didn't even care about the dangerous territory I was walking into.After the gentle and perfect little kiss, we pulled away when someone started tapping on a glass to get everyone's attention. Adam was going to make a speech which caused Wes and I to step out of our little moment and head to the table we were sitting at.We didn't have a chance to talk because Adam had started his little speech. Wes kept glanced at me through the corner of his eyes, like he was trying to see where my head was at.I just stared straight ahead at Adam in the centre of the room, standing with my sister. My face was flushed and still on fire, my lips tingling like crazy.As soon as the speech was over, I stumbled my way out to the back garden whe
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Come on, Nate," I sighed, speaking to him on the phone. "You've rain-checked three times already.""I know," Nate grumbled through the phone. "I've just been busy, Fia. I have to prioritize school work and sports, you know.""I know," I mumbled, feeling guilty now. I wasn't trying to be a clingy girlfriend who needed constant attention but again, it was like Nate couldn't find five minutes to spare for me. "I just want to see you. I don't even remember the last time we hung out."Nate sighed dramatically. "How about I meet you at the party tonight? Are you going to be there?"I let out an exasperated breath as I felt a headache coming along. I felt too exhausted to go to a party tonight."Well, you and I were supposed to have some down time together but sure, I can meet you there.""Great. I'll see you then, Fia.""B-" I was cut off by the line going dead, Nate not even giving me a second to say goodbye properly.I groaned, throwing my phone across the room and grabbing a pillow to sc
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Come on, Nate," I sighed, speaking to him on the phone. "You've rain-checked three times already.""I know," Nate grumbled through the phone. "I've just been busy, Fia. I have to prioritize school work and sports, you know.""I know," I mumbled, feeling guilty now. I wasn't trying to be a clingy girlfriend who needed constant attention but again, it was like Nate couldn't find five minutes to spare for me. "I just want to see you. I don't even remember the last time we hung out."Nate sighed dramatically. "How about I meet you at the party tonight? Are you going to be there?"I let out an exasperated breath as I felt a headache coming along. I felt too exhausted to go to a party tonight."Well, you and I were supposed to have some down time together but sure, I can meet you there.""Great. I'll see you then, Fia.""B-" I was cut off by the line going dead, Nate not even giving me a second to say goodbye properly.I groaned, throwing my phone across the room and grabbing a pillow to sc
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Come on, Nate," I sighed, speaking to him on the phone. "You've rain-checked three times already.""I know," Nate grumbled through the phone. "I've just been busy, Fia. I have to prioritize school work and sports, you know.""I know," I mumbled, feeling guilty now. I wasn't trying to be a clingy girlfriend who needed constant attention but again, it was like Nate couldn't find five minutes to spare for me. "I just want to see you. I don't even remember the last time we hung out."Nate sighed dramatically. "How about I meet you at the party tonight? Are you going to be there?"I let out an exasperated breath as I felt a headache coming along. I felt too exhausted to go to a party tonight."Well, you and I were supposed to have some down time together but sure, I can meet you there.""Great. I'll see you then, Fia.""B-" I was cut off by the line going dead, Nate not even giving me a second to say goodbye properly.I groaned, throwing my phone across the room and grabbing a pillow to sc
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Come on, Nate," I sighed, speaking to him on the phone. "You've rain-checked three times already.""I know," Nate grumbled through the phone. "I've just been busy, Fia. I have to prioritize school work and sports, you know.""I know," I mumbled, feeling guilty now. I wasn't trying to be a clingy girlfriend who needed constant attention but again, it was like Nate couldn't find five minutes to spare for me. "I just want to see you. I don't even remember the last time we hung out."Nate sighed dramatically. "How about I meet you at the party tonight? Are you going to be there?"I let out an exasperated breath as I felt a headache coming along. I felt too exhausted to go to a party tonight."Well, you and I were supposed to have some down time together but sure, I can meet you there.""Great. I'll see you then, Fia.""B-" I was cut off by the line going dead, Nate not even giving me a second to say goodbye properly.I groaned, throwing my phone across the room and grabbing a pillow to sc
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Come on, Nate," I sighed, speaking to him on the phone. "You've rain-checked three times already.""I know," Nate grumbled through the phone. "I've just been busy, Fia. I have to prioritize school work and sports, you know.""I know," I mumbled, feeling guilty now. I wasn't trying to be a clingy girlfriend who needed constant attention but again, it was like Nate couldn't find five minutes to spare for me. "I just want to see you. I don't even remember the last time we hung out."Nate sighed dramatically. "How about I meet you at the party tonight? Are you going to be there?"I let out an exasperated breath as I felt a headache coming along. I felt too exhausted to go to a party tonight."Well, you and I were supposed to have some down time together but sure, I can meet you there.""Great. I'll see you then, Fia.""B-" I was cut off by the line going dead, Nate not even giving me a second to say goodbye properly.I groaned, throwing my phone across the room and grabbing a pillow to sc
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felt a great sense of comfort and calmness knowing that Michelle and Chris would be back today. After last night, having danced in the rain with Wes and sharing that moment, I needed to be away from him.It was the perfect and most magical moment all to be ruined because he didn't kiss me.Maybe I was selfish and petty to think that, but I couldn't help but be hurt. All my hope that maybe Wes does hold some feelings for me was stripped away when he didn't make any sort of move."I showed all the signs," I grumbled, shaking my head. "All the flirtation, getting flustered, being a little more touchy, making comments and teasing. I did everything to indicate that I have feelings for him."Michelle tilted her head as she looked at me, trying to understand every detail. "Maybe he didn't see the signs?"I gave Michelle a flat look. "This is Wes we're talking about. He's an expert in reading women and dating women."Michelle shrugged, giving me a sheepish look. "I'm sure he just didn't see t
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felt a great sense of comfort and calmness knowing that Michelle and Chris would be back today. After last night, having danced in the rain with Wes and sharing that moment, I needed to be away from him.It was the perfect and most magical moment all to be ruined because he didn't kiss me.Maybe I was selfish and petty to think that, but I couldn't help but be hurt. All my hope that maybe Wes does hold some feelings for me was stripped away when he didn't make any sort of move."I showed all the signs," I grumbled, shaking my head. "All the flirtation, getting flustered, being a little more touchy, making comments and teasing. I did everything to indicate that I have feelings for him."Michelle tilted her head as she looked at me, trying to understand every detail. "Maybe he didn't see the signs?"I gave Michelle a flat look. "This is Wes we're talking about. He's an expert in reading women and dating women."Michelle shrugged, giving me a sheepish look. "I'm sure he just didn't see t
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Hi." I smiled as I opened my room door and greeted Nate. He was picking me up from my dorm so we could head to a frat party together.Nate offered me a small smile. He leaned down to kiss my cheek. It was quick. "Hi." He looked me once over but didn't make any comment. "Ready to go?"I sighed slowly but nodded as I followed him out of my room. My shoulders felt weighed down. I wasn't someone who ever asked for much. It had just been a while since Nate and I really saw each other. I may have put in extra effort to do my hair and makeup, throw on an outfit I would consider fairly cute.I was excited to see him, thinking we would have a good time at this party. Being in a good mood made me want to look good. How much was it to expect a compliment from your boyfriend when you put in more effort than normal to look cute? Clearly, it's expecting too much from Nate.It didn't really bother me. It was just a little disappointing. The car ride was short and mostly silent. Nate tapped his fin
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was sitting in my long-term boyfriend's dorm room, busying myself by reading a book while I waited for him to finish class.The door went flying open, nearing making me jump out of my skin. A shirtless male ran into the room, slamming the door loudly behind him. He looked out of breath, leaning his back against the door to inhale deeply. From the way he ran a hand through his hair, he looked rather distressed.I quirked an eyebrow, intrigued as I sat up straighter. This wasn't something you witness everyday. He still hadn't noticed me sitting here.He was shaking his head softly when he looked up and his eyes locked with mine."Jesus! Wh—" the boy's bright blue eyes bulged out of his head. Shock and confusion flashed across his features, not expecting to find someone in his room. "Am I in the right room?"I shrugged nonchalantly, amused. "You might've barged into the wrong room while running for your life." The calmness in my voice only caused him to look more panicked.He opened his
