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CHAPTER 113
-Zara’s POV-
“You look… perfect,” Snow expressed, his eyes never leaving mine.
“Thank you,” I replied, fighting back a smile.
Ella let out a soft chuckle, nudging Aira with a smirk. “Guess we did good.”
Aira grinned, but Snow didn’t seem to notice.
“You look handsome,” I offered my compliment and looked away. Snow stepped closer, his gaze trailing over my outfit before settling back on my face. “Ready to go?”
“Yes.” I gave Ella and Aira a small, grateful smile. They both shot me supportive thumbs–ups, Aira’s eyes glinting with barely contained laughter as she mouthed, ‘Good luck‘ to me.
“Have fun, you two,” she said out loud.
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And Ella winked at me before adding, “And don’t hold
back, Zara.”
The two of them exchanged glances that made me blush, and I quickly turned, following Snow out of the room. The moment we were in the hallway, the playful energy from inside the room faded, replaced by a quieter, almost electric tension between us.
Snow led the way, his hand hovering near my back as if he were ready to steady me if I stumbled in my heels.
As we walked down the staircase, I could feel his gaze flicker toward me now and then, like he was trying to take in every detail.
Once we reached his car, he opened the door for me, his touch lingering on the edge of the doorframe as I slipped inside. He closed it gently, walking around to the other side. When he settled in, he glanced at me, his gaze a little softer than usual.
“Drive,” he instructed the driver and the ride began.
The drive to the theatre was quiet but comfortable. Every so often, I’d catch him looking at me out of the corner of his eye only to shift his focus back to the road and I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at
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my lips.
When we arrived at the theatre, he led me inside, hist hand brushing against mine for a fleeting moment.
I marvelled at the simplicity of it all. The theatre was busy with people, and for the first time in a while, I felt… normal. Snow purchased the tickets, surprising me further by handing me a choice of snacks.
“Popcorn?” he asked, holding a large tub toward me.
I laughed, accepting it. “Guess you know the essentials.”
As the movie started, we settled in, our seats positioned slightly away from the rest of the crowd. The lights dimmed, and I could feel a strange, thrilling energy settle between us.
I caught myself stealing glances at him more than watching the screen, noticing the way his jaw relaxed, his expression softening as he focused on the film.
When he caught me looking, he leaned over and murmured, “Enjoying the movie?”
Embarrassed, I turned back to the screen. “Yes, of
course.”
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“Or enjoying the view of my face?”
I looked away like a teenage girl in love and tried to stop myself from blushing.
“Epic fail,” Astrid noted within me and my blush
worsened.
A few scenes passed, and when I shifted to adjust my seat, our hands brushed against each other on the
armrest.
I felt my heart quicken as he didn’t pull away. Instead, his fingers slowly intertwined with mine. I glanced at him, and he offered a small, reassuring smile that made my heart flip.
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-Snow’s POV-
The simplicity of sitting next to her, holding her hand, was strangely grounding. As the movie ended, we made our way out of the theatre, silently.
Outside, a slight breeze blew through, and I couldn’t help but notice the way her hair moved in the wind, framing her face in a way that made her look serene.
“Thank you. Snow” she said softly a genuine warmth
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in her voice.
“You’re welcome,” I replied, finding myself unable to look away. “You deserved this, a chance to unwind.”
She gave a small nod, her eyes holding mine, and for a moment, I considered leaning in, closing the small distance between us. But just as I took a step closer, Zara’s phone buzzed in her pocket, breaking the spell.
She checked it quickly and sighed, a slight frown crossing her face.
“Everything alright?” I asked, immediately alert.
“Just a reminder for some paperwork,” she said, shrugging. “Nothing urgent, but it pulled me back to reality.”
I gave her a reassuring smile. “Reality can wait a little longer. Want to go anywhere else?”
“Yeah, maybe getting an ice cream, also for Storm.”
“Sure.”
This time I did not hesitate and I held her hand in mine before leaning down to peck her on the lips.
Zara’s eyes went wide. She never expected me to act, I
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know but I couldn’t let such a perfect moment pass without doing something to show my appreciation of her divine beauty.
After my quick kiss, I could see the surprise flicker in Zara’s eyes. Her gaze softened, and a shy smile played on her lips.
Without another word, I led her down the bustling
street toward the small ice cream shop across from the
theatre.
Inside, the place was cosy and a little crowded, but she didn’t seem to mind as we waited in line, our hands
still linked. @
When it was our turn, she scanned the selection, her brows furrowing slightly in thought. “What are you getting?” she asked, glancing up at me, her curiosity sparking something in my chest.
“Vanilla,” I said, keeping my voice casual. “Simple,
classic.”
She smiled, ordering her own, something with swirls of chocolate and caramel, and we took our treats to a
small table tucked into the corner.
As we sat down. Zara took a small bite of her ice
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cream and continued, “You know, I’m surprised you’d
go for vanilla. I thought someone like you would choose something… complicated.”
I chuckled, leaning in a little. “Sometimes simplicity is underrated.“@
Her eyes held mine, and a spark of something daring glimmered there. Before I could react, she leaned in, and her lips met mine.
The taste of chocolate and caramel lingered, mixing with the thrill that coursed through me at her boldness.
She pulled back, cheeks flushed, and I found myself speechless–something rare enough that it brought a small laugh to her lips.
“Didn’t expect that, did you?” Zara teased softly.
“No,” I replied, unable to hide the grin that spread across my face. “But I could get used to it.”
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