eling that Noah was always

again. The kiss, the playful teasing, the way his presence made her heart race-she

ing to becom

ease date rapidly approaching

re moments where Lena thought she could ignore the tension simmering betwe

e n

her first major scene in a while-Sophia had to confront h

th everyone aware of the emoti

t. He was quiet, focused, leaning against a wall a

spoken passed between them. Noah's expression softened for

erself to stay grounded. F

ention. "Alright, people! Let's mak

n. She knew what had to be done, but the thought of sha

eras rolled, and the first few lines felt stif

d outrun my past, but it'

forward, his

be. I'm here, Sophia. You

Sophia's pain building up, and she let herself sink into it. S

ons reached their peak, Noa

ng her. His eyes softened, and for a moment, he wasn't Noah Sin

e help you car

touch his hand. The room seemed to shrink around them. The air

arely a whisper. "

at her-intensely, but with something softer be

n it ha

ki

rk. No hesitation. Just a quiet, gentle connection between them. It was as i

eath tremble in her chest, and she reali

ne called out, her voice laced with approval. "T

ouldn'

ill resting lightly on her ar

tead, he just gave her that knowing smile-familiar, teasi

voice low and casual, like they hadn't just shared

ng. She forced a smile, though it felt ti

everything that had just happened-settled over h

? She wasn't sure