Kabanata 35
Samantha’s POV “Some beginnings don’t come with fireworks. Some just start with a quiet peace — like finally breathing after holding your breath too long.” I never thought quiet could feel this loud. Not in the painful way. But in the way that made you hyper-aware of every small moment. Every shared glance. Every hesitant smile. Every time our hands brushed unintentionally… but lingered just a second too long. Gavin kept his distance, but not completely. He stayed within reach — always a few steps behind, a few words away. Present, but never pushy. And that… was new. I was used to the version of him that charged forward. That moved too fast. That wanted answers before I even figured out my questions. But this Gavin? He waited. Not passively — but patiently. He still brought
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