Sierra continued singing, her voice carrying the heartfelt lyrics beautifully:"Through the highs and the lows,I’ll find my way, I’ll grow.With every step, with every fight,I’m reaching for the stars tonight.”Her audience remained captivated, the chat flooding with compliments about her soothing tone and powerful delivery.Elijah, sitting in his room, watched her performance with admiration. The way she poured her emotions into the song stirred something in him. He wanted to support her even more, not just through FlibbityBoo but also as himself. Searching through the gifts, he stumbled upon a simple yet meaningful one: I Love You, valued at 49 coins or about $0.65 each.Elijah smirked as an idea formed. Without hesitation, he selected the gift and entered the amount—10,000 I Love You gifts. As the confirmation went through, the screen erupted with a cascade of animations, filling Sierra’s live stream with a flood of hearts and bright “I Love You” graphics. The total cost, $6,500,

As Sierra sat staring at the withdrawal confirmation, her phone buzzed with a new email notification. Curious, she opened it and saw the sender: TikTok Support Team. Her heart skipped a beat as she read the subject line: "Congratulations on Your Record-Breaking Live Stream!"With trembling fingers, she tapped to open the email. It read:Dear Sierra,Congratulations on your incredible achievement! Your live stream tonight has set a remarkable milestone as one of the biggest earning sessions on our platform.As a gesture of appreciation for your talent and the impact you’ve made in the community, we’re thrilled to inform you that TikTok has decided to waive its usual percentage fee. You will receive 100% of the earnings from tonight’s stream.We believe in supporting our creators and rewarding exceptional moments like yours. Please proceed with your withdrawal as the full amount is already authorized for transfer.Thank you for being an inspiring creator on TikTok. We can’t wait to see

Just then, another car pulled up a short distance from Sierra’s. A young man around the age of 27 stepped out. He was tall, well-built, and undeniably handsome, dressed in a shirt and trousers that fit him perfectly. His hair was neatly styled, and he had an air of confidence about him as he walked toward Sierra. “Sierra?” he called out, his tone smooth but friendly. Sierra, who had been leaning against her dad’s car, looked up, startled. She straightened immediately, her eyes scanning his face with confusion. “Hello? Who are you?” she asked, her voice filled with uncertainty. The man smiled warmly, his teeth flashing under the light. “I watched your live stream earlier,” he said. “I sent some gifts—quite a few, actually.” Sierra’s interest piqued, and she tilted her head slightly. “Oh, I appreciate that,” she said sincerely. “It’s just that I’m not able to remember everyone’s names.” The man chuckled, nodding. “Understandable,” he said. Then, with a playful glint in his eye, he

Their laughter grew as they playfully nudged their cones back and forth, sharing small bites. During the playful exchange, some of Sierra’s ice cream smeared around her lips. Elijah noticed and chuckled softly.“You’ve got a little…” he gestured vaguely to her face.“What?” Sierra asked, oblivious, as she tried to look down at her own lips.Elijah smirked and leaned in closer, his voice teasing. “Hold on,” he said, gently brushing his thumb against the corner of her mouth, smearing the remaining ice cream further.“Hey!” Sierra laughed, realizing he was only making it worse. She licked her lips dramatically, trying to clean them while glaring at him.“You missed a spot,” Elijah said with a grin, his voice light and teasing.Their laughter echoed softly in the car, the playful moment deepening.Elijah leaned back slightly, his signature playful smirk spreading across his face. “You licked my ice cream, I licked yours,” he said casually. “Looks like we kissed indirectly.”“Huh?” Sierra

That night, as Sierra lay in bed, the events of the day played on a loop in her mind. Elijah’s words, his touch, and their kiss replayed with vivid clarity. Her heart fluttered each time the memory resurfaced, and though she tried to push it aside, it lingered, weaving itself into her dreams. As sleep finally overtook her, her dreams became a mix of reality and fantasy. She found herself back in Elijah’s car, his warm gaze locked on hers, his hand brushing her cheek. The kiss they shared replayed, but in her dream, it grew more intense, his voice whispering words that made her heart race. Her dream shifted, becoming more vivid, almost tangible. She saw his hand on her thigh, felt the warmth of his breath near her ear, and heard his deep voice saying her name in a way that sent shivers down her spine. The sensations felt so real that her body reacted instinctively, and she stirred restlessly in her sleep. When Sierra woke up in the middle of the night, her cheeks were flushed, and sh