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wn world, munching away. But as he settled back into the recliner, s

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found herself momentarily forgetting her meal, her mind swirling with quest

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dialogue with herself, her gaze locked on hi

he murmured, and her eyes s

rt of her unwavering gaze. He turned to face her, causing her heart to skip a beat and her breath

t her breathless and unable to look away. It was a dangerous

mbination,

, he reached out towards her, causing a surge of nervousness to course through her veins. She

prayed silently, feeling her

e would crave it. With her eyes still closed, she surrendered to t

bconscious mind tries to remind her

s, and she slowly opened her eyes, startled to find him cleaning her face. A faint blush tin

s afraid of losing himself in her doe-like gaze, which seemed to pierce through hi

le drawing her knees towards her chest. Her gaze shifted to the television, finding solace in its flic

a temporary reprieve from the chaos of their lives. As the meal neared its end, only one slice

, sending a wave of dread coursing through her veins. The playful smile

do now? Wher

the terror of their secret being exposed. While he appeared calm and composed, she felt like she was

is so calm an

stand with her. He looked at her with amused and confu

for thinking as the next thing she did was pushed hi

But before she could say sorry she heard her friend calling her and dragge

and he arrested? He is your stalker' after all', her

and other had wall giving a perfect area. Before he could speak she placed her finger on his lips and star

nsure it was safe before swinging it open for her friend, who appeared visibly irritated. His

th frustration. But upon seeing her adorable, frightened expressio

me and giving me a piece of your mind for behaving like a crazed lunatic

anor had betrayed her anxiety, revealing more than she had intended in his presence. With a nerv

es tensed and her blood ran cold. Meeting his expectant gaze, she summoned every ou

p, so I didn't hear you," she stammered, her words punctuated by a forced smile. "You know

with a nod. With a sigh of relief, Rihanna maintained her facade, her smile never falter

ad brought, her stomach rumbled in anticipation,

h item carefully selected to cater to her preferences. But as her gaze fell upon the staircase,

he inquired tentatively, her

away from Dad for an hour. I hope I'm not too late, and you're not upset... Anyway, lock your doors and enjoy the feast. It's all for you

eing caught. However, the weight of the situation settled heavily upon her as she closed th

with the demon hidden within its shadows. His expression was hardened, his eyes ablaze with

she tried to comprehend the gravity of her situation. In that moment, she realized the magnitude of the risk