“So, you’ve forgiven him?” I tease, holding the rose just out of her reach as she stretches for it with an exaggerated huff.“I’ve always forgiven him,” Cassidy replies, finally managing to pry the delicate flower from my fingers. “I just didn’t want him to have it easy.”“And he bribes you with a rose?” I arch a brow, folding my arms as I watch her twirl the stem between her fingers.“A pink rose. Difference,” she says, grinning as she holds it up like it’s a trophy.“A rose is a rose.”“No, this is my favorite of all flowers,” she coos, her tone bordering on dreamy as she gives the petals an affectionate sniff.I roll my eyes, laughing softly. “You’re so predictable.”“And you’re just jealous because no one’s giving you roses,” she fires back with a smirk.“Touché,” I admit, though the banter makes me feel lighter.We settle into the cozy corner of her room, and as the laughter dies down, my mind drifts to the encounter in the hallway. I don’t mean to bring it up, but the words sli
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