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Pure Obsession (Finn) – Chapter Four
Date: 10/7/2014, Categories: Reluctance, Author: SITTING, Rating: 21, Source: LushStories
She laughed flatly. “I don’t care. Sometimes, I just want to let it all go.” I touched her arm gently. “Do you want me to walk you home?” She shook her head. “I have to ask you something.” “Sure. Go ahead.” “What do you want from me?” she asked. “Do you want to be like a couple? Or just friends?” My mouth went dry and I struggled for a response. “I… I don’t know. What do you want?” She sighed, looking frustrated. “I just want to know how you feel. It’s not a hard question, Finn. This friendship thing we’ve got going, I feel like it’s a prelude. I want to know where we’re going.” “I don’t understand you,” I said. “You barely broke up with Daniel. Are you looking for a rebound or something? Because I don’t want to be that guy. I’d rather just be your friend.” She shook her head. “There’s nothing to rebound from. Daniel and I hadn’t been close for a long time. I’ve kind of been chasing after an ideal and I know it’s never going to materialise so right now, I’m looking at reality. And I see a lot of possible things and the most likely thing is you. And that’s why I’m asking you, are you serious about this? I know it’s unexpected and kind of weird to demand an answer but I don’t want to waste time on a dream anymore. I want something real.” Her eyes met mine and neither of us backed down, neither of us looked away. “I’m serious,” I said quietly. “If it’s commitment you’re looking for then yes. I’m serious about this. I’m serious about you.” She kept her eyes on mine, like she was ...