Another bonus to come out of the camping trip was the start of a genuine friendship with Dylan. We’ve been texting most days and even hung out together at Reilly’s Place, a popular local bar for Heartwood University’s students. It’s a surprise, but I’m enjoying his company and friendship. Now, if I could just get one little image out of my head, I’d feel much better, but the night at the lake is hard to let go of. The visual of Dylan’s eyes focused on mine, the slight flicker of heat that crossed them, the conflicted expression that followed, and the warmth that finally settled there is
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