Eight years ago.......I lounged on the sofa, engrossed in my favorite TV show, the familiar sounds of my parents arguing in their bedroom provided a dissonant backdrop. However, the discord was soon interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jake through the front door.He had stopped by to deliver some work items from his father to mine, but upon overhearing the heated exchange between my parents, he opted to join me on the sofa instead of making a swift exit.Jake and I had always been friends, so his presence beside me didn't feel out of place. Yet, whenever he drew near, a subtle warmth crept into my cheeks, a reaction he seemed to take great pleasure in witnessing.As he settled in beside me, I hastily let my hair fall loose, attempting to mask my self-consciousness."You didn't have to do that, you know," Jake teased, his playful tone drawing a shy smile from me."Popcorn?" I offered, hoping to divert the conversation away from my sudden bout of bashfulness."You really do have a
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