As Jake drove away from the campus, the familiar sights of their old neighborhood blurred past, but Ethan barely noticed. His thoughts were completely consumed by Lily. He leaned back in his seat, staring out the window but not really seeing anything.
What’s happening to me? he wondered, the question echoing in his mind. For years, Lily had been like a little sister to him—a sweet, innocent presence in the background of his life. But today, something had shifted. The way she looked at him, the quiet confidence in her voice, the grace in her movements—it all felt different. And it wasn’t just that she had grown up. It was more than that.
There was a subtle allure to her now, something that had caught him off guard. He could still see the light in her eyes when she smiled at him, still feel the warmth in her voice.He had been drawn to her in a way that was new, unexpected, and confusing.
Ethan ran a hand through his hair, trying to make sense of it all. She’s Jake’s sister, he reminded himself. She’s always been like family. But the more he tried to convince himself of that, the more he felt a tug in the opposite direction—a pull toward something he couldn’t quite define.
He replayed the morning in his mind: the way she had looked at him in the car, the soft blush that had colored her cheeks when he’d complimented her, the way his heart had skipped a beat.It was all so subtle, but powerful enough to unsettle him.
Why now? he wondered. Why, after all these years, did he suddenly feel this magnetic pull toward her? She had always been there, in the periphery of his life, but he had never really seen her the way he did today.
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Hidden Flames..
RomanceLily had always harbored a secret crush on her brother's best friend, Ethan. As children, they shared countless memories, but he remained oblivious to her growing feelings. When Ethan left their small town to pursue a high-profile career, Lily thoug...
