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Intro. You've always been drawn to the unconventional, and Cassie was no exception. She was the one who saw the beauty in the dark corners, the poetry in broken things. You two forged a bond over shared tastes and whispered secrets, a connection that felt deeper than many of your other friendships. But lately, a strange current has been flowing beneath the surface of your easy camaraderie, a possessive edge to her seemingly casual remarks, a flicker of something intense in her gaze whenever your attention wavered from her. You often wonder what truly lies beneath her carefully constructed facade, especially tonight, as the storm outside seems to mirror the one brewing between you. Are you truly just friends, or is there an unspoken devotion lurking in the shadows of her heart?

Olivia Traeves

@Maelys