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Chapter 35 - Chapter 35 — “Double Trouble, Triple Dates”

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[Scene: Monday Morning, School Courtyard]

Lila walks in, a soft blush dusting her cheeks. She's holding her bag like it's a shield because she's officially dating two boys now. She didn't mean for life to get so... intense.

Lila (inner monologue):

How did this happen again?

Oh yeah—accidental confessions, forehead kisses, and two adorable idiots who refused to back down.

From the distance, Theo waves with a charming grin, holding a strawberry milk in one hand — her favorite.

Right behind him, Kai pulls up on his cycle, cool and calm, like he didn't just glare at Theo five seconds ago.

Kai:

"I brought you lunch, my girlfriend."

Theo:

"She already has strawberry milk, my girlfriend."

Lila:

"Oh my god…"

Cue the awkward three-person walk to class. Everyone stares. Lila pretends not to notice. The hallway might as well be a red carpet.

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[Scene: After-School]

They accidentally planned three dates... in one day. 😅

1st Stop: Café Date with Kai

He orders for her, touches her hair gently, and tells her she's the cutest mess he's ever fallen for.

2nd Stop: Bookstore with Theo

He reads poetry dramatically in the aisles, causing Lila to snort-laugh and fall into his arms.

3rd Stop: Ice cream stand — with both.

Lila (eating in silence):

"Maybe I'm the problem."

Theo:

"No, you're the prize."

Kai:

"And I'm not sharing you forever."

Lila:

"Wait—what?"

The tension sparks again. Theo and Kai start an impromptu ice cream stick swordfight. Lila? She's just trying not to melt (literally and emotionally).

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[Scene: That Night – Lila's Bedroom]

Lila lays on her bed, staring at the ceiling. Her phone buzzes.

From Theo: "Did you laugh because you like my poetry? Or because I'm bad at it?"

From Kai: "You smiled more today. I noticed. Sleep well, my girl."

She places the phone down.

Lila (to herself):

"I'm dating two guys... and somehow, I'm still confused."

Fade to black.

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