𝟏𝟐. 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

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estella's ex-best friend bella and her ex-boyfriend matt had a history as thick as molasses

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estella's ex-best friend bella and her ex-boyfriend matt had a history as thick as molasses. their shared past was a web of complicated friendships, unrequited feelings, and a painful break-up that left everyone involved with a lingering ache. so, when they found themselves on a date, it felt more like a scene from a rom-com gone awry.

'it's just a friendly date,' bella insisted, as they waited for their table at a cozy popular coffee shop.

matt, usually witty and charming, seemed quieter than usual. "yeah, just friends,' he echoed, his eyes fixed on the menu, avoiding bella's gaze.

the date itself was surprisingly pleasant. they laughed, reminiscing about old times, their shared memories a tapestry woven with both joy and heartbreak. they talked about their current lives, their aspirations, and the dreams they were chasing. it was a gentle dance around the elephant in the room – the lingering feelings they both knew were still there, buried beneath the layers of hurt and anger.

as the evening drew to a close, their hands brushed accidentally as they reached for the same napkin. the electricity that shot through them was undeniable. the air thickened, the laughter died down, and a new kind of conversation started, a silent one, laced with unspoken desires.

suddenly, the restaurant was a blur, their surroundings faded away as their eyes met. the world narrowed down to just them, two souls drawn to each other by a powerful force, a yearning that had been simmering beneath the surface for years.

and then, it happened. a kiss. soft, hesitant at first, then deepening, their lips finally meeting in a passionate embrace. the years of tension, the hurt and the anger, all melted away in that moment. it was a kiss that spoke of a shared history, a connection that refused to be ignored, and a future that, for the first time, felt possible.

walking away from the restaurant, bella and matt held hands, their fingers intertwined. their date might have been planned as a friendly outing, but it had blossomed into something unexpected, something genuine. they still had a long way to go, a lot of baggage to unpack, but one thing was clear: this wasn't just a friendly date – it was the beginning of something new, something beautiful, and something they could finally find comfort in.

                              *LATER THAT NIGHT*

in the intricate web of tangled relationships, there are moments that test the boundaries of friendship and loyalty. such is the case of bella, whose world was thrown into turmoil when she embarked on a date with matt, the ex-boyfriend of her former best friend, estella.

as they shared drinks and laughter that evening, bella couldn't shake the lingering guilt that gnawed at her. estella and matt had once been inseparable, but their relationship had ended in a messy break-up. now, here she was, on a date with matt, while estella was unaware of their rendezvous.

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