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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.

for Brandon. "Your place seems a bit empty. These will add a touch of life.

your liking?" he teased. If he was the epitome of vibrancy, then there was

surefire way to enhance your romantic prospects," I countered. Brandon chuckled upon

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

to stroll around with Brandon carrying the potted plants. We walked until midnight, but the streets were

work tomorrow, I said, "Let's head

you want to walk around anymore?" Brandon

exhaustion and yawned.

didn't notice because my attention was on the various trinket and snack stalls lining the street. When I spotted a display of colorful flower headbands, grabbed one and put

"Does it look good?" I

of color. Despite his obvious discomfort, he still nodded as he looked at

He was sweating profusely. I held his wrist and

doesn't feel right," he said

before my eyes. "It was the shaved ice, wasn't

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my grip on his wrist in response. Finally, he said a

"How long has it been

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