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It was a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Lila was in her room, wearing her favorite oversized hoodie, trying to focus on a movie — but her mind kept drifting.
To Theo's hug.
To Kai's voice.
To everything that was making her heart confused.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
She opened it, startled to find Theo standing there… holding a bag of snacks.
Theo (grinning nervously):
"I thought maybe we could hang out?"
Before she could respond, another voice echoed from behind.
Kai:
"Well, I guess it's a party now."
Lila blinked in disbelief.
Both of them?
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🍿 The Awkward Living Room
Ten minutes later, the three of them sat awkwardly in her living room.
The movie played. The snacks sat untouched.
And the silence.
Lila sighed.
Lila:
"Okay, what's going on with you two? You've been acting weird for days."
Kai (suddenly):
"Maybe because I have feelings for you."
Lila froze.
Theo (sighing):
"Lila I also have feelings for you."
She turned slowly to look at both of them.
Lila:
"Wait… what are you saying?"
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💥 The Confessions
Kai (soft but firm):
"I like you, Lila. I thought it was obvious by now…
I just didn't say it out loud. Until now."
Lila's heart skipped.
Theo (quietly):
"Same. I didn't mean to say it like this…
But I do. I've liked you for a long time."
She blinked. Once. Twice. Her mouth slightly parted.
Lila:
"You both… like me?"
They nodded.
Kai (with a small smile):
"Well… yeah."
Theo:
"It's fine if you're shocked. I know it's sudden."
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💔 Stuck
Lila looked between the two boys.
Her heart pounded.
They were her best friends.
But now?
She was caught between two hearts.
Two smiles.
Two versions of happiness.
And she didn't know what to do.
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End of Chapter 27