Chapter 56: Truth

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'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

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'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

You can't make your heart feel something it won't

Here in the dark, in these final hours

I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power

But you won't, no you won't

'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

Steve and Alice nestled into the plush cushions of her couch, a fluffy blanket draped over their laps. She insisted on going to her apartment for a few nights because she missed it, and Steve felt obliged to join her. The TV screen illuminated the room, filling it with the flickering light of the movie they had chosen for the night. The scent of freshly popped popcorn lingered in the air, adding to the cozy ambiance.

As the opening credits rolled, Alice couldn't contain her excitement. "I've been wanting to watch this movie for ages!" she exclaimed, her eyes alight with anticipation.

Steve grinned, his glaze flickering between the TV and Alice's happy expression. "I'm glad we can finally watch it together.

They settled in, their shoulders brushing against each other as they shared the bowl of popcorn between them. As the movie unfolded, they found themselves completely engrossed in the storyline, laughing at the comedic moments.

At one point, Alice erupted into a fit of giggles, her laughter infectious. Steve couldn't help but be drawn in, his own laughter mingling with hers as they shared a moment of pure joy.

"Oh my gosh, I'm loving this movie!" Alice exclaimed, wiping away tears of laughter from her eyes.

Steve nodded, a fond smile playing on his lips. "Me too."

As the movie progressed, Steve stole glances at Alice when she least expected it, admiring the way her eyes sparkled with laughter and her smile lit up the room. He couldn't help but feel a warmth spread through his chest at the sight of her happiness.

Lost in the moment, Steve reached out and gently brushed his fingers against Alice's hand, her touch sending a jolt of electricity through his body.

As the movie came to an end, Alice turned to Steve with a playful grin. "What do you say we watch another one?"

Steve cleared his throat, gathering up courage for what he was about to ask. "Actually, Alice, I've been meaning to ask you something."

Alice looked at him, sensing the seriousness in his tone. "What is it, Steve?"

Steve took a deep breath, his blue eyes locking onto hers. "What are we, Alice? Are we... dating?"

Alice's heart skipped a beat, her stomach knotting with anxiety. She hadn't anticipated this conversation, though, knowing Steve like she did, she knew it was inevitable. "Steve, I..."

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