Important moments never felt real to Lily.
One second she was standing in the courtyard.
The next, Noah Carter was looking at her like her answer mattered more than anything else.
The Winter Formal.
Him.
Her.
Together.
Real.
And terrifying.
Noah shifted nervously.
Which wasn't helping.
Because Noah was supposed to be calm.
Steady.
"Lily?"
His voice was quiet.
Careful.
She laughed softly.
Mostly because if she didn't, she might combust.
Noah smiled.
Relieved.
And suddenly her answer felt easier.
She looked down.
Then back at him.
"Yeah."
For a second, nothing happened.
Then relief spread across Noah's face, followed by a smile he'd clearly been holding back.
"Yeah?" he repeated.
Lily felt her face warm.
He laughed.
Soft and real.
"So that is a yes."
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