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2024-10-29 19:42:56Luke took an olive from the plate, and instead of putting it in his mouth, he brought it to the brim of Sarah’s lips, looking her straight in the eyes. Sarah accepted and bit the olive, touching his fingers with her lips slightly.
This was not the time for the sexy game they were playing, Luke was perfectly aware of that, but he still enjoyed their little staring contest.
Where should he start?
Where should he start with explaining his life and nature and not scare Sarah off, make her understand?
Although, she didn’t look like someone who would be easily scared off. In the end, she was the one who pushed him over and over again, and she was the one that didn’t run off scared to death when he pulled each and every one of his stunts.
His nature didn’t scare her, didn’t chase her off even when he tried to do so. She stayed put.
That’s why Luke decided to pass a ball to Sarah.
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