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𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 ！
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THEY SPENT THE ENTIRE NIGHT TOGETHER, wrapped in a bubble of nostalgia and ease. The club and all its drama felt miles away as they laughed and danced, reliving old memories while creating new ones. The night was filled with quiet moments too—like when they found themselves sitting in the back of Renee's car trunk, watching the stars in a peaceful silence that spoke more than words ever could.
Eventually, exhaustion set in, and they fell asleep cuddling, the cool night air brushing against them as they snuggled closer. Ashley nestled into Renee's arms, feeling a strange comfort that she hadn't felt in a long time. It was as if the weight of her current life had been lifted, if only for a moment, allowing her to breathe freely.
As the first rays of the sun began to peek over the horizon, Renee stirred. Her eyes fluttered open, and she was greeted by the soft, serene sight of Ashley still asleep in her arms. A gentle smile spread across her face as she took in the peaceful expression on Ashley's face, so different from the tension that had been there the night before.
For a brief, stolen moment, everything felt right in the world.
Renee's smile faded slightly as reality settled in. "Ash..." she murmured, a mix of regret and longing in her voice as she remembered that the girl in her arms wasn't hers anymore. Ashley was getting married, and this moment, as perfect as it felt, wasn't meant to last.
"Hmm?" Ashley grumbled, still half-asleep. She wasn't a morning person, and the early sunlight only made her want to burrow back into the warmth of Renee's arms.
"I think I should take you home," Renee said softly, rubbing Ashley's arm in a comforting gesture. The words felt heavy, a reminder that their time together, this fleeting escape, was over.
Ashley blinked her eyes open, slowly coming to the same realization as she noticed she was still in the trunk of Renee's car. "Oh... right. Home," she echoed, her voice tinged with disappointment. She sat up, stretching slightly, the cool morning air a stark contrast to the warmth they'd shared through the night. "This was so fun," she added, a bittersweet smile on her lips as she turned to Renee.
"It really was," Renee agreed, trying to hold onto the lightness of the night. But underneath, there was an unspoken understanding between them—this was a moment out of time, a beautiful memory that couldn't change the reality of where their lives were headed.
They both climbed out of the trunk, the cool morning air wrapping around them as they moved to the front of the car. The silence between them was heavy, filled with unspoken thoughts and the remnants of the night they had shared. Renee started the car, the engine's hum breaking the quiet as they began the drive back.
Ashley glanced over at Renee, her heart aching with a mix of emotions she couldn't quite name. With a soft sigh, she reached over and gently grabbed Renee's hand, intertwining their fingers. The touch was familiar, comforting, and for a moment, it felt like nothing had changed between them.
Renee glanced at Ashley, her heart skipping a beat at the gesture. She squeezed Ashley's hand gently, a silent acknowledgment of the bond they still shared, even if it wasn't the same as before. The road ahead seemed longer than usual, each mile bringing them closer to the inevitable separation.
Ashley turned her gaze to the window, watching the world pass by, but her mind was focused on the warmth of Renee's hand in hers. She knew this couldn't last, that she had to go back to her life with Vicky, but for now, she allowed herself to hold onto this small connection, just a little bit longer.
