The morning light streaming through the window stirred Lily awake. Her head throbbed gently as she blinked, taking in her unfamiliar surroundings. This wasn't her bedroom. Panic fluttered through her as she quickly checked under the sheets, relieved to find she was still fully clothed. Exhaling, she looked around the room, and her eyes landed on a framed photo of Ethan on the side table. The realization hit her—she was in Ethan's room.
Carefully, she got up and padded out of the room. The scent of coffee and breakfast greeted her as she entered the kitchen. There he was, standing at the stove, the morning light casting a warm glow over him as he expertly flipped pancakes. She couldn't help but admire him from afar for a moment, the calm confidence he seemed to carry effortlessly.
He turned, catching her standing there, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Oh, you're awake," he said, eyeing her with a hint of amusement.Lily made her way over and sat at the breakfast table as Ethan placed a plate of pancakes in front of himself and started eating, ignoring her empty plate. She raised an eyebrow, watching him dig in.
Noticing her look, he glanced up and teased, "What? This is mine. I didn't make any for you. You can head home and make your own."Lily chuckled, shaking her head. "Fine, fine. I'll go. But... I wanted to ask—did I, um, do anything weird last night?"
Ethan's smirk grew, and he leaned back in his chair, clearly enjoying this. "You don't remember?" he asked, feigning surprise. "Wow. Someone told me something about 'I'm going to stop liking you,' if I remember correctly."
Her eyes widened, her cheeks flushing. "I said that?""Oh, you did." He couldn't resist the opportunity to tease her further. "You were quite dramatic about it, too. Took an 'oath' and everything."
Lily groaned, covering her face in embarrassment, but couldn't help laughing. "I can't believe I said that."
Ethan grinned, watching her, his gaze softening just a little. "Don't worry," he said quietly, "I didn't take you too seriously."
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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...
