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DAMIEN

That night, after Nicho kissed me and whispered those comforting words, he didn’t leave.

I felt at ease as I lay beside him, with our hands occasionally brushing against each other.

The following day, I woke to the smell of coffee. Nicho was already up, moving around the kitchen, and as I entered, he flashed me a small smile.

"Sleep okay?" he asked.

I nodded. I was still a bit sleepy