Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

"Was there ever a time when he didn't?"

Indeed, it was the truth.

Dexter let out a light laugh. "You're quite the charmer."

"Same to you."

To get to Josie, one inevitably had to go through Dexter. So, in reality, Morgan was actually there for him.

He glanced at the elegantly draped dress on the floor, remarking, "That dress was a good choice for you."

"Yet, no matter the appeal of the attire, it's pointless without someone to admire it."

The expensive designer dress, barely worn for a few hours, lay abandoned, its worth diminished.

Dexter appeared to exhale softly, caressing her cheek. "I promise to compensate you soon."

Josie's internal turmoil began to subside. She playfully demanded, "I expect something even more exquisite next time."

"Of course.'

Beneath the lamp's cozy illumination, the distance between them seemed to vanish. Gone were the days of withheld emotions and silence; they had matured, understanding the importance of clearing up misunderstandings.

unique space they occupied in each

Josie grew slightly uneasy. "It's late; you should

blue, is there something on your mind?" His fingers wove through her hair,

the invitation. "No reason, really. I just needed company for

with Morgan?

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was immediate. "You've

for you to go," she insisted. "Mark's outside. He won't be able to rest

hurt." He sought confirmation, "Admit you've

reluctant to leave her side, continuing

leave if I say

"Yeah."

"Maybe... I've missed you a

flushed cheeks and red ears. "A

ventured further,

His presence was overwhelming, his breath heavy upon her. Cornered, Josie found herself silent, succumbing

lingering, challenging

"Mm..."

this isn't right..." She realized, almost out of breath, that Dexter's approach was far too unrestrained, their

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