“Hi, Ethan! He’s been sweet,” I said, patting Timothy on the cheek. Ethan looked bewildered, and his eyes darted between Timothy and me. “You remember me?” “Who could forget that goofy hair?” Timothy joked, ruffling Ethan’s floppy blonde hair. Ethan then punched him in the arm. Another teammate l
I treaded the pavement alongside Timothy as we made our way back to his apartment. He held my hand, giving it a light squeeze every so often. I leaned into him, relishing in the warmth that emanated from his body. "Thanks for coming to practice with me," Timothy said, breaking the comfortable silen
Timothy blinked at me as I turned in his embrace, staring at him in disbelief. "Cancel our date? But I thought..." "I want you to have that time with your mom," Timothy interrupted, his expression earnest. "I'll be here. We can always reschedule our plans." His offer left me speechless, and an une
"I see," I replied, though my tone betrayed a hint of wariness. Mia's eagerness to spend time together took an unexpected turn as she offered to buy me things at the mall. She dragged me into different clothing stores, holding up various items to my body and saying they’d suit me. Memories of the
I hesitated, my heart pounding in my chest, as Mia and I cautiously approached the escalating confrontation between Diane and Timothy. The air crackled with tension, Diane's shrill demands cutting through the atmosphere. "Where is she, Timothy? I know she's here!" Diane's voice rang out, her tone l
The suggestion of a triple date caught me completely off guard. I sat on the couch, still reeling from the day's emotional rollercoaster, and Aria's proposal seemed overwhelming. "A triple date? That sounds… a bit much," I stammered, trying to wrap my head around the idea. Aria beamed with enthusi
The room fell into a poignant silence, the weight of my words hanging in the air. I could sense Timothy's growing discomfort as he shifted beneath me, his breathing growing uneven. Eventually, Timothy's hand found mine, and he gave it a squeeze. "You were brave." I hoped as much. Every part of me
The morning light filtered through the curtains, gently coaxing me out of sleep. As I blinked my eyes open, I found myself alone in bed. Confusion clouded my thoughts as I wondered where Timothy had gone. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I slipped out of bed and padded quietly toward the sound of voi