The night had been a whirlwind, her mind was so fuzzed up that he was making her more dizzy than being drunk

“Let me lean on you for a bit, you know how much I’ve been looking out for you tonight, right?” Charlie said with his eyes closed, his voice incredibly gentle.

What a missed opportunity, he didn’t take advantage of it.

He’s always been able to control himself around her.

Emily’s heart was racing. She thought Charlie was talking about protecting her from Colin, she felt so grateful and hence didn’t move

She cracked open the car window, letting the cool night breeze in. As the car sped along, Emily slowly came back to her senses and something felt off

Everyone around Frank was singing praises for Charlie, she noticed.

careful when talking to Charlie, even a bit brown-nosing

really dam to mess with her if Charlie wasn’t

had one too many drinks at dinner,

what was

he drunk too?

couldn’t help but let her mind wander, her head

intention of getting out of the car, Emily had to remind him, “We’re here, time to get out!”

she was sober now. He slowly sat up and

looking up as she stepped out of the car. She lingered for a moment, watching the vehicle retreat until it disappeared from view. Once it was gone, she sighed, touched her still warm lips, and hurried towards

“Emily!”

in surprise Dr. Martin?” she exclaimed, spotting him stepping out of a nearby car, a bouquet of flowers in hand. Under the glow of the streetlight, his eyes shone brightly.

for you, he admitted.

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