No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

I chuckled, "But you seem a bit... smitten, don't you think?"

"Licia," Susie blushed.

So, I hit the nail on the head - she was smitten.

"It's perfectly normal to fall in love at your age," I glanced at a nearby couple engrossed in their books, stealing glances at each other filled with affection.

It reminded me of my school days. Whenever I saw couples studying together in the library, I couldn't help but feel envious.

I begged Conrad countless times to join me for a study session, but he could barely sit still for a few minutes before finding an excuse to leave.

Perhaps it was a sign that Conrad and I were never meant to be; our interests and rhythms simply didn't match.

"Licia," Susie called out to me.

I snapped back to the present. "What's the name of this boy? Can you tell me in secret?"

I was curious if it was Mack.

Susie hesitated for a moment. "Licia, do I have to say?"

Of course, I couldn't force her. Smiling, I said, "Of course not."

"Licia, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just... he and I are just friends for now. We occasionally meet up to study. It's not like what you're thinking," Susie explained, worried I might be upset.

"I understand," I reassured her with a wink, easing her worries.

cool. You're like a best friend to

advance, "What do you mean 'like'? From now on, I am. No matter

to."

beaming with joy, "So from now on, you're my

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pressing her hand against her chest,

heart tightened. "Often? Or just

"Just occasionally," Susie faltered.

was alarmed. "Occasionally when? Did you tell your brother? Have you seen a

a heart problem. It's probably just me... something's wrong with me,"

should be addressed immediately,

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mind. "Licia,

occasional anxiety... it

I see a

when you see the boy

Susie nodded.