Next of Kin (Next #1)
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Read between July 18 - July 18, 2023
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“When did you start making your feelings smaller for other people’s benefit?”
crystal (taylor’s version)
me asf
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I’m stuck in the spot he left me in, contemplating a question I had never once considered before.
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I look between the two men, who seem to be exchanging words that are silent to the female ear. I think this is the part of West Side Story when they start snapping and walking towards each other. Why, I have absolutely no idea.
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“I said I didn’t want to be your friend.” Then his lips are on mine, steady and encompassing.
crystal (taylor’s version)
HECK YEAHHHHHHHHHH
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“Mine was fantastic, thanks for asking. I had this amazing dream… maybe you could translate it for me?”
crystal (taylor’s version)
his confidence >>>
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“Let’s make a deal, then.” He turns to me, and as his eyes fixate on mine, it sends a cool shiver down my spine. “I’m listening…” I say suspiciously. “January 15th… I get to take you on a date,”
crystal (taylor’s version)
A DATE?????????
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“You never have to do that with me. Show me the messy parts, okay? God knows, I’ve shown you mine.”
crystal (taylor’s version)
why am i attached already omg
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Each one filled up a tiny space in my heart. Little gestures that made me feel seen, and more importantly, made me realise that Willow doesn’t only have me in her corner.
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“I want to keep all of you,” Warren says, blue eyes pinning me to where I sit. He rubs both thumbs over my own. “I want to keep all of you too.” I smile softly.
crystal (taylor’s version)
well that was an easy converstion what the heck
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He jerks back, eyes narrowing. “No way, Chloe. I wouldn’t do that. I’m not going anywhere.” Does he know how long I have wanted to hear someone say that to me? To feel in my bones that they mean it?
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“I think I might be in love with him.”
crystal (taylor’s version)
me too
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“Chloe, I could go on forever about how wrong I was. How incredible you are…” He clears his throat. “How much I love you.” I tense from surprise. He loves me.
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I’ve got Warren, man of few words, giving speeches and making lists out loud. I feel powerful.
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He kisses the top of my head, breathes me in, and relaxes back into his pillow. I drift off to sleep listening to his steady heartbeat, my face resting on his bare chest. Lucky.
crystal (taylor’s version)
okay everything is good but theres like 100 pages left..
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“A dove is a symbol of peace.” He reaches towards me, holding my cheek in his palm. “That’s what you are to me… peace.”