When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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The heat from Paul’s solid body pressed through the thin material of Miranda’s shirt. Even his breath felt warm- damp and clinging to her skin.

He said, “And that’s it.”

She clicked her tongue. “You really don’t hold back, do you?”

“I’m hugging my girlfriend. Why should I?”

“You’d only make a move when no one’s around. Try that in front of my parents and see what happens,” Miranda teased.

Paul cleared his throat. “…I’d rather not.”

She was pressed tightly against him, and the hot weather made her sweat. Still, he didn’t loosen his grip.

“Uh… can you loosen up a bit?” she asked.

“Hm?”

“It’s uncomfortable.”

Without a word, Paul quickly withdrew his arms as if being electrocuted. Then, he turned and grabbed his robe. He instinctively tied the sash while facing away from her. After a few deep breaths, he turned back around. “Sorry, I-

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pancakes and asked me to bring some over,” Miranda cut him off as she walked toward the

Paul

of like a pancake, but not exactly. We call them

from the kitchen and then sat down to

across from him, resting her chin on her hand as she watched him. “How is

and tastes great.” Paul ate every

I should

“Mimi…”

turned to look at

His chin gently rested on her shoulder, and he whispered, “I was tempted to kiss you, but I just had savory pancakes with

help but

I can’t kiss you, how about just a hug

ཎྜ ཚ ཞ

smiled. “Go ahead.

the key to my place, and you’re welcome to

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gave a soft hum

long will your parents be staying

a month,” she

program at Luridge College was a 30–day

What do they like? Any hints so I can

and growing vegetables, and my

processed that and let go of her.