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MELISSA

I woke the next morning to the sound of water running in the bathroom. My heart sank as I remembered yesterday’s events. I needed to apologize to Damien.

Just then, the bathroom door swung open, and he stepped out, a towel wrapped securely around his waist. Water droplets clung to his skin, glistening in the morning light. Our eyes met, and an awkward silence enveloped us