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ong forgotten. I grinned at the sight of my friends currently dancing along to a particularly upbeat song

have an incredible night. Despite my longing to interact with people, and to feel a little normal by dancing with the rest of the

shows but on social media, especially after everything that had happened before the tour was announced. Having an incredibly public breakup and being painted as the villain of the story d

e the announcement and the fact that it was my first. And yet my fans had proven them all wrong and supported me enough to break literal records

ith my friends, having fun and not hiding

safe with my closest family and friends. After one year

deep in

ch, too deep in my thoughts to realize he wasn't chatting with Dante and the girls anymore. Speaking of my brother, I noted his and Y

r casual conversation was just for my benefit. Nothing could st

e, especially considering I wasn't near t

en a very long nigh

his gaze in my own. His dark orbs seemed to lighten in amusement, his ga

ust like he

neck that he paired with a black blazer and a pair of black loafers. His raven black hair was sleeked back and held in a ponytail which made him extremely attractive. I could see w

his handsome features as he leaned back i

ing night but I do hope you're having fu

im I had a feeling not many were able to. I granted him a warm smile, the

y friends and me downstairs. I do hope it didn't cause you any issues. I'd

tching as he sipped on his drink. Mirth shone in h

eputation p

my mojito drink. I would need it to engage with the man b

n a while...And it's as t

you are. I suck at keeping track of social news and engagements. My ideal days spent away from the studio, hanging ou

ough me which may or may not be the alcohol coursing

g to meet someone who hasn't been tainted by the tabloids and beyond. Although, it se

ding his gaze in my own as I tried an

real character. We might not meet again anytime soon. You're a busy man and I am an inc

ch was usually a sign tha

hting of the VIP room, as he granted me one of the most breathtaking and real smiles I have ever se

eal... this is desire, a feeling I never though

n about that and your brother would have no impact on my decision

ve, even for him. He seemed so put together, so perfect, and judging by the occasional glances Ani and Calli were granting m

've just been so absorbed in the moment to realize it. Not that I'm complaining bec

heart seemed to beat so loudly in my chest, it was threatening to jump out. Or how my

l in the little, black number. I could feel his gaze on my body, taking me in with so much intensity, it threatened to floor me. Literally. I was

song. He was careful to keep some distance between us, his consideration emboldening me to turn to him. I wanted to watch him, to see how comfortable he was in the setting. He didn't pe

myself moving closer to him, wrapping my hand around his neck which seemed to take him aback almost instantly. He seemed ge

t out of his element. His grip on my waist never faltered, tightening ever so m

shared this moment with this man who found a way to silen

more than Ad

s in awe

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