"Wow! This guy really doesn't spare any expense," Christopher thought, admiring the fancy restaurant as he walked in.
He scanned the room and spotted Tyler, his date.
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"Oh god, how am I going to pay for this? Aaaahhh!"
"Hey, you look great," Tyler said, smiling as he pulled out Christopher's chair.
"Oh, um, thanks! You look... um...," Christopher stammered.
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"Don't say it." he said looking at the audience and then looking back at Tyler as he sat down.
"Don't say it!" as he glanced at the audience again, eyes wide.
"You look hot!" he blurted out, immediately regretting it.
"Oh god, did I really just say that out loud?" Christopher groaned in embarrassment.
"Yeah, I think you did," Tyler laughed, blushing.
"Sorry! I'm just so nervous; I mean, look at this place!" Christopher gestured widely.
"Don't be! It's my treat," Tyler said with a charming smile.
"Really? Thanks! Walking in, I was just thinking about the bill..." Christopher joked, relief washing over him.
*(Talking to the readers)*
"Hot and nice? Can you believe it?"
"What just happened?" Tyler interrupted, tilting his head in curiosity.
"What?" Christopher asked, taken aback.
"It's like you spaced out," Tyler observed.
"What are you talking about?" Christopher shrugged, casting a confused look at the audience watching.
"Just now! You did it again," Tyler said, intrigued.
"Um...?" Christopher said, feeling lost for words.
*(awkward silence)*
"Anyway... what do you do for a living?" Tyler asked, breaking the tension, but the atmosphere grew slightly heavy, as though something unspoken lingered
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The Echoes Of Ethan | BxB ✓
Novela Juvenil(Completed) In a world where dreams clash with harsh realities, Christopher, a law student, grapples with buried secrets while navigating love, friendship, and the ghost of his past. As he reflects on his unwavering support system, he can't help but...
