Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I didn't ask Derick who he was with. Judging from her heavy makeup and flamboyant outfit, she was clearly a fling of his and not a serious girlfriend.

As Derick disappeared into the night, I noticed that my bowl was empty. Brandon had eaten all my shaved

ice.

"Let's grab something else to eat," Brandon said shamelessly.

Gritting my teeth, I said, "Sure."

Brandon led me to a spaghetti stall and ordered two plates. This time, he didn't steal my food because the food was warm. Apparently, it wasn't because he liked shaved ice that he ate it; he simply didn't want

me to have too much.

He was annoying, but it stemmed from a place of genuine care.

After we finished eating, we continued our stroll. We saw a stall selling pets, while another stall sold plants.

purchased two potted plants for Brandon. "Your place seems a bit empty.

enough for your liking?" he teased. If he was the epitome of vibrancy,

enhance your romantic prospects," I

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that there was another meaning behind his smile, so I raised a hand in warning before he could speak. "Not a word."

the potted plants.

work tomorrow, I said, "Let's head

to walk around anymore?"

feigned exhaustion and yawned. "No, I'm

Brandon kept quiet the entire time, but I didn't notice because my attention was on the various trinket and snack stalls lining the street. When I spotted a display of colorful

look good?"

face drained of color. Despite his obvious discomfort, he still nodded as

was sweating profusely. I held his wrist and asked,

doesn't feel right," he

image of him eating shaved ice flashed before my eyes. "It

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hesitated. I tightened my grip on his wrist in response. Finally,

"How long has it been bothering you?"

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