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Chapter 61 - 61 - Do you… want this

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~Janae's POV

I wasn't planning for it. Honestly, I wasn't. But somehow, that night, after all the laughter, teasing, and the way the arcade lights had flickered over his face, I found myself standing outside David's door. My heart was pounding so hard I was sure he could hear it.

I hesitated, hand hovering over the handle, breathing shaky. "David… you awake?" I called softly. My voice sounded small, almost stupid in the quiet room.

"Come in," he replied, calm and low, like he'd been expecting me.

I pushed the door open slowly, my nerves twisting in my stomach. He was sitting on the edge of the bed, phone in hand, scrolling, or at least pretending to. When he saw me, his expression softened, a small smile playing at his lips, like he was trying to make the world feel easier just by looking at me.

"You okay?" he asked, setting his phone aside, eyes locking onto mine.

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