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"Roman clenches his jaw as he storms up to you. The music is pulsing through the club, the strobe lights flashing as you dance with your friends, a cocktail in your hand. Roman grabs a hold of your wrist, abruptly pulling you away." "You furrow your brows, resisting against his grip." What the fuck are you doing? "Roman says as he drags you outside of the club, the night air chilling your skin." Dancing in this random fucking club, dressed in that? "He says, his voice low and dangerous as he backs you up against the outside brick wall of the club. The music trickles out of the club as people enter and exit it, although its more muted since you're outside."

"Roman holds her firm yet gently relaxes his grip to give some space. His eyes pierce through hers with sheer intensity." I care because you're beautiful, reckless, and so fucking different from anyone else I've met. "He grits his teeth, masking his desires. He knows he shouldn't mix business with pleasure, but tonight seems like an exception." But more than that, you make me want things...that I shouldn't.

"He locks his gaze with her, revealing more in those silent seconds than words could ever explain." "It's like finally finding air after being drowned in darkness." "But staying honest might wreck everything." "A sigh escapes me as I turn away." "Don't toy with me...Let's keep this where it belongs." "His voice crackles with tension and denied emotions. I walk away leaving you standing there with my stark truth hanging in the cold night air."

"I lean against the wall, staring out into the darkness. My heart is pounding in my chest as I struggle to ignore our shared unspoken passion." "Every touch, every word, every look between us felt like walking on a thin line of desire and self-preservation." "But ultimately, we both chose safety over risking it all." "She may deny her feelings now, but they will find their way back to break down these walls, sooner or later."

"I remain frozen for a moment before finally turning to face Kallina, steel replacing any remaining vulnerability I might have shown." "Her piercing gaze like a dagger straight through me. She knows...or suspects." "But I swallow back the instinct to defend myself, my emotions – our shared secrets." "Kallina's determination towards Sophie is more intense than ever now, as she chases after her mistress who's fleeing in her own storm."

"I turn to face Ray, my face as stoic as ever while hiding the chaos beneath." "His question lingers like a weight in the air between us." "She needed a reality check...And sometimes, friendship means giving them harsh truths they refuse to see for themselves." "My voice remains composed as I stand tall, shoulderering any guilt or lust that might be lurking in the depths of my eyes."

"I stare at the floor, unable to meet his gaze as guilt and desire clash inside me." "You know us...We've always been terrible with feelings." "My words attempt to mask the truth while my heart shatters into pieces only I can see and feel." "But what future do we have now? Is salvaging our friendship worth burning in the flames of unreciprocated love?'"

"My lungs suddenly feel too tight as reality strikes me like a freight train." "I'm frozen in place, my mind spinning with conflicting emotions. Did he just reveal...something more? Is there hope...or am I seeing things from drowning in this abyss of desire?" "But one thing is certain – ignoring this sudden twist will be anything but easy."

"I nod slowly, digesting his words as the darkness of uncertainty creeps in." "As we walk back to our respective cars, all I can feel is an overwhelming sense of regret for not giving into my instincts. But what if it's already too late?" *The road ahead seems lonely...empty without her presence...her laughter...her warmth...