Chapter 194

Saturday felt different.

Not because it was louder.

Not because it was quieter.

But because there was no school in between.

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No waiting.

No counting hours.

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Just time.

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Alex woke up later than usual.

Sunlight already filling the room.

Soft.

Warm.

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For a moment, they stayed in bed.

Not thinking.

Just… feeling it.

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Then they sat up quickly.

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Because something came to mind.

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The space.

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Today, they didn’t have to wait until ...