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Unshakable Us

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Claira was sixteen when a single night with Daniel—her close friend—changed everything. One bold, boundary-pushing touch in the shadows left her breathless, confused, and somewhat angry... until he vanished without a trace, leaving only questions and a ghost in her dreams. Two years later, at eighteen, Claira thinks she's finally moved on. Then Adrian Devine walks in—Jordan's dangerously charming friend with a smile that unravels her. What starts as electric instant attraction blooms fast into something real: texts that feel like foreplay, quiet moments that turn intimate, and a relationship both fight to protect. Adrian pours everything into making it last; Claira dares to believe it could. But the past doesn't stay buried. Daniel returns—older, darker, carrying secrets that shatter everything Claira thought she knew. Mind-blowing revelations unravel lies, betrayals, and truths too painful to face. Hearts break. Lines blur. Forbidden feelings ignite in the worst possible way—toward the one person she never should want: her own cousin. As jealousy, obsession, and old wounds collide, the stakes turn deadly. Secrets spill blood—literally—and choices become life-or-death. In a storm of young love, twisted desire, and violent consequences, Claira must decide who she can trust... and what she's willing to lose to survive the fallout. A gripping tale of first loves gone wrong, second chances that burn, and the terrifying cost of forbidden hearts.
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1-crossing boundaries

It was a cool night,Daniel,my friend had come to my house so we could go for a stroll.

Daniel had been my friend for about six months and our friendship was gradually turning into… 

Let me just say I had a slight crush on him and I knew he also liked me too.

He was a nice guy,tall but not that handsome.We take walks together at night just talking about random stuff and sharing laughs.

But tonight? Tonight seemed different,but I just couldn't figure out why.

"I swear Claira,i saw some kittens at that corner,c'mon let's go pet them",Daniel said with a small nervous chuckle as he pointed to the direction of a dark area.

I couldn't care less about how dark it was there knowing I'd do anything to see and pet a kitten in real life since my mom won't let me keep a cat,I was too excited to even think.

I walked hastily under the street lights,following Daniel to the place he was leading me to before coming to a halt at the entrance.

It was dark but I could still see some things,I spotted a small bush and a gate by the side and a small old fence at the end.

"Are you sure the kittens are here Dan?" I asked nervously and he nodded.

Almost hesitantly,I stepped away from the street light and into the dark path which I had no idea where it led,following Daniel while he held my hand.

He stopped at the end where the old fence which was now tangled with vines was.I could see another narrow path by my right,probably where Daniel had seen the kittens,I thought.

"So? Are they there? I really don't like this place,it's dark and bushy."

I said to Daniel excitedly,looking behind me,but he didn't reply,just held my hand and stared at me.

It all happened so fast but yet so slow.He leaned his back to the fence and pulled me to him,swiftly turning me around and? And kissing my neck?

Too stunned to speak,too tensed to move.I stood there staring into nothingness as Daniel held my waist and nuzzled his nose to my neck.

He didn't say a word,no.Just held me,breathing my scent in.

His hand wandered,my body froze.He wasn't teasing,neither did he go slow.He groped my tits with his left hands,his face still in my neck,his other hand wandered downwards but i couldn't let that,I let my shaky hands hold his tight before turning around to look at him.

I wanted to speak but i couldn't,we just stared at each other.He released his hand from my grip and groped my ass,his lips coming closer to mine,my knees weakened.

With all the strength I had,I pulled his hand off me and that was when I saw someone with a torchlight heading to our direction,Daniel stopped.

The person didn't notice us.And it was at that moment I backed up.

I turned around without a word and walked speedily to the light,Daniel following behind.

My house wasn't that far away so I had to walk there.

"Come Claira",was what I heard from Daniel,but i couldn't go,I walked to my house,my head blank.

I sat on my bed,my body shaking slightly.FEELINGS? I didn't know how to feel.Should I be angry? Scared? Flustered? Happy? 

I couldn't feel anything,I just lay there,curled tight under the covers,forcing myself to breathe slowly until sleep finally dragged me under.I needed the quiet.I needed to stop thinking.

At least for tonight.