10. More Than Friends

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In the morning

Dylan barely slept last night. He kept waking up all sweaty with nightmares of Yue kissing Darren. Complete and absolute agony.

At 5 am he lies sprawled on the bed with furrowed brows, staring at the ceiling as if the answers to his questions were hiding on the white surface somewhere.

How is it possible that he would prefer Yue to Taylor? It's like choosing a home-cooked meal over a 5-star restaurant. He would have never chosen a simple yet delicious home-cooked meal over an elaborate and stylish dish before. Yue has tipped his axis completely.

The meditation continues...

Does Yue like Darren? Does Darren like Yue? Why did he write 'I love you' in the chat?

Does Yue like Dylan? Why does Yue react to his touch as if she feels something but then retreats? If she likes him, should he do something about it? What if he takes a leap of faith and ends up plastered on the cement? That would be awful. He needs to be certain there will be a comfy cushion waiting for him if he jumps. He doesn't take rejection well, largely because he has never been rejected before. What if Yue is the first woman to turn down his advances? That would be catastrophic for his ego.

But if the case was that Yue fancies him too, how can he protect her from his family? And would Yue mind that he was a criminal? She's so pure and honest, can she be with someone who hasn't always been on the right side of the law?

Most importantly, is Dylan ready for a serious relationship? Because he would never play with Yue. Yue is a keeper. She deserves the full package: a husband, a house with white picket fence, and all that other stuff women expect.

This needs to be pondered exhaustively before making a move. The least Dylan wants is to hurt his best friend.

Maybe love shouldn't be this complicated. Love? This can't be love! Could this be love? Dylan has no idea because he has never been in love before.

He rubs his face anxiously and decides the best thing to do is take a shower that will wash out the doubts and nervousness.

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Yue comes back from jogging and, when she opens the door, she is surprised to find Dylan there, preparing her morning smoothie. How does he know how to make it? He must have truly been spying on her.

"Ahem... Good morning!"

Dylan turns around with a beautiful smile. He looks adorable in the morning with that fresh-out-of-bed look that can make any woman vibrate. His hair appears so soft and his face so relaxed. His white tee makes him shine like the sun, and his eyes seem full of joy to see her.

 His white tee makes him shine like the sun, and his eyes seem full of joy to see her

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Why is he so sinfully handsome?

"Hello, señorita! Here's your smoothie. Now, get a shower because breakfast will be served soon!"

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