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Between the Pages
Shiori ran her fingers over the book spines, lost in thought, until a familiar voice broke the silence.
"You always get that look when you're searching for something," Jurard said, holding up a novel.
She arched a brow. "What look?"
"Like you already know the ending but still want to read every page."
She took the book, their fingers brushing—a fleeting warmth. It was a romance, one she had hesitated to buy before.
Jurard’s gaze held hers. "Do you want to find out how this story ends?"
Shiori smiled. "Only if you read it with me."
His fingers grazed hers again, softer this time. "Deal."
And just like that, another chapter between them began.
