Chapter 90
Ciel
For an unknown amount of time, neither of us says a word. The only sound is the steady crash of waves against the shore. The sun dips lower, bleeding gold and rose across the horizon, painting Nolan's face in soft amber.
"I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable with my revelation," he finally says, voice quiet.
"I'm not uncomfortable," I answer honestly. "Just… processing information."
He huffs out a soft laugh, the kind that doesn't quite hide his nerves.
"You don't have to reciprocate anything, you know. I'm just—" He breaks off, fiddling with his fingers.
"I'm a little greedy, sure I'm attracted to Jack, but if I'm being honest… you're the main factor. I've always wanted to be with you like that."
My heart stutters.
And suddenly my mind is dragging me back—
back to an afternoon that smells like earth, sun, and damp cabbage.
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