Cursed Desires

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buddy, navigating through his relationship drama, while Olivia's practically the life of every

ecides to park himself right next to me. Classic move, universe. Ignoring him, I marched to the back

Annie, for the record. "My name is Annie. What do you want?

ally flipping through a notebook. The nerve! After a moment of internal debate, I reluct

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e details – allergies, fears, and the fact that she has a roommate named Olivia.

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ch fun," I spilled to Olivia, who seemed unusually off. Being friends with a guy I once lo

as of Kevin and me, momentarily over

stily dressing up, I navigated through the familiar hallways. Kevin wasn't there yet, and the te

your dorm to pick you up, but your roommate said you already left." Hold up, how did he know where

ter. "Bye, Kevin," I waved, and before I knew it, he handed me a piece of paper. "Call me

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vealed layers I hadn't expected. She's allergic to nuts, can't swim, and her roommate is none other than Olivi

resonated with a charm that I couldn't ignore. "Tonight was so much fun," she exclaimed, and I couldn't

or a friend's party, but my mind kept replaying the moments with Annie. It was an un

a jolt through my body. "Hey, Kevin, had a great time tonight," it read. Igno

as an unexpected connection, yet I couldn't deny the thrill it brought. As I l

he atmosphere shifted when Olivia threw herself at me, reminiscent of the last party she attended with An

Behind the façade, I couldn't shake off the lingering thoughts of Annie. The unexpected connection, the exchanged messages, and the

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nd you'll finally get to meet my new boyfriend!" she insisted, her excitement contagious. Despite my initial hesi

te black dress; it'll look amazing on you!" she had suggested enthusiastically. It was hard t

w great this party would be fueled my curiosity. I couldn't help but wond

the door. "You look stunning, Annie! Kevin is going to be so imp

xcitement. Olivia, ever the social butterfly, led the way, weaving through th

y boyfriend," she announced, gesturing towards a familiar face. My eyes w

wn my spine. Shocked and hurt, I stammered, "What's going on here?" Ol

. The world around me seemed to blur as the reality of the situation sank in. The party

and Kevin's casual demeanor created an unsettling tableau. The party, once promising