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The reply came fast, like he’d been anxiously waiting (sorry Works crazy may–I’m not home, sis I coulddict hand them over myself)

Nyx glanced at the neighbor’s door, not calling out his excuse.

Nyx: [Okay]

Nyx: [Next time, maybe try a different shop?]

This time, it took ages for a reply: (You don’t like them?]

Through the screen, Nyx could almost hear his heart crack. She snapped a pic of the bouquet and sent its I love them they’re gorgeous. But they might give me the wrong idea.]

Nyx: [Lancet, you’re not interested in me, are you?]

The flowers weren’t loud–soft, gentle tones–but every type screamed love, practically overflowing with it. Without saying it was just a congrats gift, anyone would think it was a confession.

Seafarion panicked: [No way. I’ve got a girlfriend.]

He clutched his phone, kicking himself. Lancet had zilch to do with it. He’d wrapped the bouquet himself. He knew he shouldn’t have, but he couldn’t help it.

After a long pause, the screen lit up again.

Nyx: [Oops, my bad! Sorry, Lancet!]

Like she was embarrassed, she switched gears: [Oh, I think I saw Seafarion at the audition today.]

Before the male could perk up, she added: [I didn’t even glance at him, but Zachary still asked what we were to each other.]

Nyx: [I swore I don’t know him!]

Nyx: [Don’t worry, Lancet! I’m sticking to the confidentiality deal!]

Nyx: [Little bunny salute emoji]

Seafarion was speechless. His mood became unstable. He knew it was his fault but couldn’t help resenting Lancet a bit.

‘Why do I have to push that stupid confidentiality deal? Without it, would Nyx treat me differently?‘ he wondered.

Too late now–he swallowed his pride and typed stiffly: [Good.]

Feeling it was too cold, he added: [Rest up–you’re still growing.]

Seeing that, Nyx nearly snorted out loud.

Nyx: [I’m an adult, Lancet.]

It was barely past nine–not bedtime yet. Wide awake, she wanted to chat with her partner more.

Nyx: [Seafarion bailed me out at the audition today. I’m grateful.]

Nyx: [To return the favor, I know a bit about leg massages. Could I help him out?]

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regether the shisured every strce lately Tour found zip on

herself–normat, nes fish rail. It was

home, set the bouquet somewhere nice, showered, dipped into pajamas, auf grabbed her phone again to lighten the mood. If he wasn’t ready to talk,

new message popped up. Seafarion sent a long paragraph

not even a clear diagnosis. Walking felt like knives, pain shooting up his legs. As a kid, he couldn’t learn to walk.

frowned hard. She

and suggested:

[I’ve got special

couldn’t fix this weird condition–an amateur had no chance. Seafarion knew that but couldn’t

wrestling with it, he caved: [Okay.]

it for ten. Nyx ditched her pajamas, grabbed some essential oil, and knocked next door on

the couch. Lancet, the supposed homeowner,

them both politely, rolled up her sleeves,

just

privacy?” he asked, eyeing Nyx

and cool. “Secret technique–not for outsiders.”

his mouth to argue, but Seafarion cut in. “Go ahead and leave.”

was kicking him out. Lancet shut up, a weird lonely vibe hitting

silhouette, vowing to win his girlfriend back tomorrow and beg Seafarion for paid

shut. Alone in the big

beside him, bringing a faint sweet scent. Smelling her, memories sparked. His

pant leg. After a few tries at the hem, her

“Your

said, looking up, eyes clear and innocent.

couldn’t stay. She needed to rub oil on his

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her wrists lightly. Seafarion jerked his hands back like he’d been burned. He sat rigid–no help, no fight–letting Nyx do whatever. His condition just

workouts kept Seafarion fit–his legs weren’t scrawny; they were toned, stronger than most. Nyx touched them,

knew some pressure points and techniques–decent

hit him harder, she

titan who ruled boardrooms turned into a stammerer.

massage was tougher than any deal–time crawled like torture. He held still a

Nyx glanced

chill, like it was no big deal, but it rocked Seafarion like a

couldn’t help with that,‘ he thought.

dare think deeper, shaking his head hard, face red, fighting every urge. Already

matter. Her earlier ask felt

a mess, eyes full of her. Awake, he barely

shame and a gut punch of loss. Seafarion pressed a

sent her Seafarion’s

Tired of sneaky games? Ready to ditch the disguise?‘

She didn’t accept–she

massage mess something up

freaked out, through

issues. He

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