ep 04
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As Damien was getting ready, his thoughts were consumed by Pallavi. Unable to shake her from his mind, he pulled out his phone, searching for any photo of her.
Damien Blackwell
(scrolling through his phone, finding none)
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Frustrated, he opened a group photo instead. His eyes were drawn to Pallavi, clumsily positioned in the background. A soft chuckle escaped him.
Damien Blackwell
(zooming in on her face, a small smile playing on his lips)
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Damien got startled when his phone rang. It was Amelia.
Damien Blackwell
(answering the call, his smile fading) "I’m coming down."
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He walked downstairs to find Amelia waiting for him. Together, they headed to college.
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As they arrived, Damien’s eyes immediately searched for Pallavi. He spotted her in a baby pink kurta, her hair flowing in the wind. She was laughing... but with whom?
Damien Blackwell
(his gaze narrowing)
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His eyes landed on Aditya, the one making her laugh. Damien’s face hardened instantly.
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Damien and Amelia joined the group where Pallavi and Aditya were standing together. Aditya had his arm casually draped around Pallavi's shoulders, teasing her playfully.
Aditya Desai
(laughing) "Come on, Pallavi, admit it! You can't live without my cooking."
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Pallavi playfully rolled her eyes, nudging him lightly. Damien clenched his fists tightly, trying to control the rising anger.
Amelia Lawson
(smiling warmly) "I’m happy for Pallavi. She seems to have moved on."
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While Amelia was genuinely glad Pallavi had distanced herself from Damien, Damien’s thoughts were consumed with jealousy and frustration at the sight of Aditya so close to her.
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Damien’s gaze darkened as he watched Aditya laugh with Pallavi. In his mind, he had already taken out his gun and killed Aditya a hundred times over, the thought bringing a fleeting, grim satisfaction.
Damien Blackwell
(thinking) "How dare he get so close to her?"
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But on the outside, he kept his composure, his face betraying none of the violent thoughts swirling in his mind.
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In the lecture hall, before anyone could sit beside Pallavi, Damien quickly slid into the seat next to her.
Damien Blackwell
(casually) "I can see better from here."
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Pallavi was confused, her eyebrows furrowing as she looked at him.
Pallavi Trivedi
(puzzled) "Damien? But this is the last bench."
Damien Blackwell
(awkwardly laughing) "Uh, I'm just... you know, used to sitting on the last bench since childhood."
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Pallavi nodded, still feeling uncertain. She slowly began to gather her things, intending to move to another seat.
Pallavi Trivedi
(softly) "I’ll just... find another spot."
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But before she could leave, Damien reached out and gently held her hand, stopping her. He felt the softness of her hand, and for a moment, he couldn't bring himself to let go.
Damien Blackwell
(quickly) "I just thought... maybe you haven’t forgiven me yet. That’s why you don’t want to sit with me?"
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Pallavi hesitated, then sighed and sat back down. She focused on her notebook, scribbling notes, while Damien’s eyes drifted to her neck. He couldn't help but notice how inviting it looked, the thought of kissing and biting it suddenly filling his mind.
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Damien leaned in closer, making Pallavi uneasy. She felt a wave of confusion and fear, remembering the terrifying incident in the alley. He reached out, his hand brushing against her neck, and gently took hold of it.
Pallavi Trivedi
(nervously) "Damien... what are you doing?"
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Suddenly, Damien snapped out of his daydream, realizing that Pallavi was intently focused on the professor. The classroom scene was back to normal, and he was left grappling with his intense emotions and thoughts.
Damien Blackwell
(smiling) "I like your hair."
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Pallavi nodded hesitantly and returned to her notes. Damien, still close, leaned in and took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of her hair. The proximity made Pallavi uncomfortable, but with the last bench providing them privacy, no one else noticed their closeness.
Pallavi Trivedi
(gently pushing him) "Damien, please maintain your distance. Being so close is making me uncomfortable."
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Damien, sensing her discomfort, reluctantly pulled back but continued to watch her closely.
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Throughout the lecture, Damien’s gaze remained fixed on Pallavi. Each time she looked up, she felt his eyes on her, making her increasingly uneasy. Inside, Pallavi was struggling to maintain her composure, feeling like she was going crazy from the constant scrutiny.
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After the lecture ended, Pallavi hurriedly left the classroom, unable to control her growing sense of discomfort and fear. Aditya quickly caught up with her, asking why she left so abruptly.
Aditya Desai
"Hey, why did you leave like that? Is everything okay?"
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As Pallavi and Aditya spoke, Damien emerged from the classroom and saw Aditya hugging Pallavi. A wave of burning jealousy surged through him.
Damien Blackwell
(thinking) "Why can't she hug me? I have arms too. I’m so much better than that guy."
Comments
Chhidori
Author, is Amelia and Damien dating because he chose her over FL many times?
2024-09-02
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