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2021-11-16 18:03:36He closed the distance between us and put both of his hands on the wall, caging me between them. He brought his face closer to mine. I squeezed my eyes shut. His warm breath fanned my cheeks, which increased my heart rate. Butterflies made their way into my stomach when his lips slightly brushed against my earlobe. A tingling sensation spread through my body. What is he going to do?
"Good morning," he drawled.
After a second, his breath disappeared. I opened my eyes to see him standing straight with his arms folded.
"G-good morning," I stammered and tilted my head to the left. I scolded myself for overthinking the way I had.
"What were you expecti
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