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"secrets i have held in my heart are harder to hide than i thought." i wanna be yours 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺𝘴
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The pace of Carl's stride involuntarily slowed when he sensed Lana's presence behind him, and an unbidden warmth crept onto his cheeks as their hands brushed together. The subtle contact, though fleeting, left a lingering impression that stirred an unfamiliar mix of emotions within him.
Despite his persistent display of rudeness and occasional obnoxious behaviour towards Lana, Carl couldn't deny a burgeoning sense of admiration for her resilience and determination. It perplexed him that, despite his attempts to push her away, she continued to extend efforts to spend time with him. There was an unspoken curiosity lingering between them, and Carl found himself yearning to unravel the layers of Lana's personality — to discover the simple nuances that defined her.
Yet, even as he grappled with this desire for connection, Carl couldn't escape the underlying fear that had taken root within him. He hesitated to allow himself to get too close to someone, haunted by the spectre of loss. The painful memory of Sophia's discovery cast a long shadow over him. Though he had barely known her, the budding crush he felt was abruptly extinguished when her reanimated form emerged from the barn. The collective hope of the group, including Carl's own fleeting optimism, was shattered in that moment.
