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THE PAUSE BETWEEN THE HEARTBEATS

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Parts 6
Time 57m

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THE PAUSE BETWEEN THE HEARTBEATS is a soft, emotional romance about friendship, love, and finding yourself in the spaces no one else sees.

Nina has always known the world of them-Adrian and Ethan, the inseparable best friends. But she never expected to find herself caught in the middle of their bond.

Adrian is distant, guarded, and never lets anyone get too close .  Around Nina, something shifts. There's tension, electricity, and moments that feel like more... yet he never truly lets her in.

Then there's Ethan: kind, steady, and full of warmth. He's the one who shows up, who listens, who makes her feel safe in a way she never expected. But can someone so good really see her as more than just a friend?

Torn between the quiet storm that is Adrian and the comforting light of Ethan, Nina has to ask herself: is she chasing a fantasy, or has the love she needs been there all along?

This story has three POV
 

AUTHOR'S NOTE
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There is no going back guyssss
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