15 parts Ongoing Mature"Do you ever get tired of me?" She asked, her gaze moving away from the window to look at him. He studied her face, his expression softening "I don't think I could, even if I tried." Mani's brow furrowed, still unsure. "Really?"
He smiled, that slow, sure smile she had come to love. "Yeah. You don't get tired of something you don't want to let go of." He yawned, laying his head on top of hers. He mumbled tiredly "Besides, why would I get tired of someone who makes me feel like this?" She swallowed, feeling exposed. "Like what?"
He closed his eyes and sighed, "Like I can't imagine not having you around."
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Demani just wants a quiet life-no more drama, no more problems. But with the chaos at home-her mom, her stepdad, and his kids-peace feels impossible. School is her only escape, a safe haven she shares with her three best friends. They keep each other sane without even realizing it. It's always been the four of them. Until they meet them. Until she meets ℎ𝑖𝑚.
Booker stopped caring a long time ago. Between taking care of his sick grandma, dodging family drama, and keeping up with school, life is just something he's pushing through. The only things holding him together? His grandma-and a stupid promise he made in the seventh grade.
Neither of them is looking for more, but sometimes, the people you least expect become the ones you need the most.