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had enveloped the air. I instinctively closed my eyes to savour the fragrance; it was like a slice of paradise. My companion, Alex, and I approached the counter, awaiting the presence of an

pressive, even as he sat. He appeared as if he were built like a sturdy truck, with arms that looked more muscular than my thighs, featuring biceps and triceps—all the "ceps." He was exactly what I would define as a sexy man, not like Alex, who looked even more feminine than I am. No wonder he is gay; I don't even know how I could not figure it out on the fir

needed. He chuckled and asked, "Are you going to place an order?" This was the moment I noticed that the employee had re

my pants, but somehow, I found that disgusting and unattractive.

hand on my shoulder felt so odd at the moment, more than ever. I never wanted to be seen as a girl with a m

I was trying to change the "I m

like he was jealous or not happy to see Tyler's hand on my shoulder. I quickly dropped my shoulder, making his hand glide down. And I wanted to turn down his preferential treatme

ould it possibly be an animal? Around Relax Coffee? That is impossible. However, all I saw was an extremely dissatisfied, yet admittedly attractive, man. I didn't even know his name, but I fervently hoped he wasn't Alex's boyfriend. There was anoth

ly just a motorcycle passing by or something," he replied. The sound certainly didn't rese

ould see his eyes changing, and he looked very angry, almost as if he had become bigger than he was earlier. He almost stood up from his seat, but the blonde guy stopped him. And quickly, Tyler left me, and like a little

" Alex suggested, leading th

apprehensive about such situations. What if I said something awkward or unlikable? What if they thought I was strange? Furthermore, I realised t

und 6'2", and Grumpy, whom I hoped was not Alex's boyfriend, seemed to be around 6'4". I had to tilt my head to meet their gazes, and I suddenly felt very s

introduce me. "And this is

eath catch. When he extended his hand, our fingers met, sending tingles down my arm and throughout my body. I was too embarrassed to

my embarrassment, while Raymond wore a soft smile. I was mortified and hid my face behind my hair, pretending to be preoccupied with my cof

nd and shot him a shy smile, hoping to diffuse the awkwardness. Surprisingly, it seemed to work, and Jayson

" His comment snapped me back to reality, and I withdrew my hand from Jayson's grasp as if it

forward, his voice a low growl. "What the heck

e I had actually heard him speak. He seemed to be a man of few words, which contr

xclaimed, incredulous. "You made everyone in our class think I attacked you, and you wouldn't stop screaming. Then, i

ally finding my voice. "

lex and kissed him on the forehead. "Yo

rm, curling himself even dee

e, I