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I recognized someone
Author: Zalejand
last update2024-02-12 20:58:56
He stands at a pivotal moment, balancing between his friendship with Camilla and the potential for something deeper. They teeter on the edge of transitioning from friends to a more profound connection, yet the true essence of their relationship remains shrouded in uncertainty. Both paths seem promising, yet neither feels entirely fitting.

Setting aside his swirling thoughts, he enters the living room with the cake in hand, having completed its preparation. "Are you not celebrating your birthday at home today?" he queries.

"I am," Camilla responds, rising from her seat to approach him. "This is home for me too."

Her calm assertion catches Zak off guard, momentarily stunning him as his heart races, threatening to dislodge the cake from his grip.

Placing the cake on the table, he retrieves the previously arranged candles, inserts them into the cake, and lights them. Turning to Camilla, he extends his birthday wishes. "Happy birthday, Camilla."

"Thank you," she responds, extinguishing
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