I reached the stairs just as Jake was calling out to John. My heart raced with fear, wondering what Jake would say to him. I didn't want John to know about the kisses, not yet. I wasn't ready to deal with the consequences.I slowed down my pace, trying not to draw attention to myself. Jake was already at the bottom of the stairs, a smug smile on his face. John was standing in the living room, a look of confusion on his face."What's up, Jake?" John asked, and Jake's smile grew wider."Oh, just having a chat with our lovely guest," Jake said, his eyes glinting with mischief.John's eyes narrowed, and he looked up at me. "Everything okay?" he asked, and I nodded, trying to play it cool."Yeah, everything's fine," I said, trying to sound nonchalant.Jake chuckled, and John's eyes snapped back to him. "What's going on, Jake?" John asked, his voice firm.Jake shrugged, his smile never wavering. "Just having a little fun, brother. Don't worry about it."John's eyes narrowed, and I could tel
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