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"I tried to convince her, but she said no," he said, his voice laced with a mix of sadness and resignation. "She gave me valid reasons why we can't be together, but one reason was enough to make me stop pursuing her." He paused, collecting his thoughts before continuing. "She told me she likes me, but she doesn't love me. That was all I needed to hear"

Despite her rejection, I still yearned to be with her. When she said she didn't love me, I surprisingly didn't feel the sting of sadness. But what terrified me was the thought of losing her presence in my life. The idea that I wouldn't be able to protect and care for her anymore was unbearable, and it scared me to death.

The suffocating fear that had gripped my heart began to dissipate when she smiled warmly and said, "But we'll always be together, because you're my best friend... more like a soulmate." Her words were a balm to my soul, soothing the ache of rejection and filling me with a sense of relief and gratitude.

And from that moment on, we seamlessly fell back into our natural rhythm, just like we had been before. The comfortable familiarity of our friendship enveloped us once again, and we effortlessly slipped back into our easy banter and warm camaraderie.

I fell back into our old routine, sending her good morning, afternoon, and night texts without fail. We resumed sharing the minutest details of our daily lives, and I once again took great pleasure in pampering her with affection and attention, just as I always had. It was as if the conversation about our feelings had never happened, and our friendship had emerged stronger and more comfortable than ever.

Everything seemed to be back to normal, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that I needed to know the truth about her feelings. So, I found myself trying to subtly gauge her emotions again, hoping she would open up and reveal her true sentiments. Little did I know, this would set off a chain of events that would change everything.

My plan had worked, and I saw a glimmer of jealousy in her eyes. Her emotions boiled over, and she blurted out words that revealed her true feelings. "If you really want to pursue this person, who's been mine for ages, then go ahead," she said, her voice trembling with anger and possessiveness. "But you'll never see the love and admiration in their eyes, because that's reserved for me. You'll never experience their cute, puppy-like personality, because that's only for me, designed to melt my heart."

Her words were a mix of warning and confession, and I felt my heart soar. "Go ahead and try," she dared, "but mark my words, you'll never see those adorable, clumsy gestures, the ones they only make to ask for forgiveness or get my attention. Those are mine alone."

"I stood there, frozen in shock, as I listened to her words, laced with anger and jealousy. The person who was always so soft-spoken, kind, and gentle was now radiating a fierce possessiveness that left me breathless. I was ecstatic to hear her true feelings, but the shock of her outburst, especially in front of everyone, left me stunned and speechless.

My mind went blank, and I struggled to process my emotions. I didn't know how to react or what to say. All I could do was stand there, my eyes locked on hers, as I tried to absorb the magnitude of her confession. The room seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of us, suspended in a moment of raw emotion.

As my senses returned, a sly smile spread across my face. I couldn't wait to ask her the question that had been burning in my mind: "Why did you say I'm yours, and that everything about me is only for you?" I was eager to see her reaction, to watch her blush and squirm under my gaze.

The little devil inside me was dancing with excitement, urging me to push her buttons and see how she would respond. I took a step closer to her, my eyes locked on hers, and asked the question that would change everything: "Why am I yours?"

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