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I stand and look John over, thinking about Jon and how these two are so alike, and yet so different

Even the name is the same, for God's sake It's like Marina found the one oadaround each other for several years without acting on our feelings She totally disapproves So she finds a Jon-clone, except with dark hair and eyes

And far too smooth John has all the lines down He's extre , focused on me I can feel his attempt to win me over He feels so damn secure in himself, how attractive and rich and in control he is

Usually, I'd be a bit weak-kneed atsomeone like him He does tick all my boxes I like around because it speaks to their courage – like otta respect that, right?

But then I glance over at Jon and see hireat body and I think how usually, he'd be going home with her, would fuck her senseless, and then probably never see her again

That's what's keepinga full yes to Jon

My heart starts to beat faster and at that moment, I have to leave

"Excusehis investht back"

I leave theroo overwhelht now and need to take a few deep breaths

I go upstairs and when I get to the door, so me

It's Jon

"I've had enough of this bullshit," he says, pulling h"

Then he kissesme up to his mouth He devours me, his kiss so intense I'm breathless by the ti into mine "Let's leave"

"You want to leave now? We've only been here for half an hour"

"That's h time to know"