𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 [peso pluma]

5

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The ride home was filled with a mixture of exhaustion and excitement. The car was buzzing with energy as Celine, Brenda, and Fiona animatedly recounted the events of the day at the lake.

Brenda, who was known for her no-nonsense attitude, was the first to break the silence. With a mischievous grin, she turned to Celine and asked, "So, Celine, did you notice how Hassan seemed to be spending a lot of time around you today?"

Celine blushed slightly, feeling caught off guard by Brenda's directness. "Um, well, yeah, I guess," she stammered, trying to sound casual.

Fiona chimed in, a playful glint in her eyes. "Oh, come on, Celine! We all saw it. The way he was helping you with the paddleboard and how he kept finding reasons to talk to you."

Celine couldn't help but smile, her heart fluttering at the realization that her friends had noticed too. "Okay, maybe he was being a little flirty," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

Brenda laughed and playfully nudged Celine's arm. "A little? I told you there was something between you two! Maybe this is finally your chance."

Celine's mind raced as she considered Brenda's words. Was it possible that Hassan was interested in her? She had spent so much time doubting herself and her feelings, but now it seemed like there might be something more there.

Fiona turned to Celine with a knowing look. "You've got to admit, there's some serious chemistry happening. And let's not forget the water fight."

"Oh my gosh! How did I forget that?" Brenda playfully gasped.

Celine recalled the moments that they shared in the water and she couldn't help but grin.

Brenda playfully winked at Celine. "Well, I'm glad you're finally seeing it. You deserve to have someone make you smile like that."

As they continued to chat and make jokes about the day's events, Celine felt a newfound sense of hope. Maybe there was something special between her and Hassan, something that was worth exploring. The car ride home was filled with laughter, gossip, and the promise of exciting possibilities.

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As the car carrying Hassan and his friends sped down the road, the atmosphere inside was a mix of tiredness and post-lake euphoria. Nata, ever the perceptive friend, leaned forward from the back seat and looked at Hassan with a sly grin.

"So, Hassan, I couldn't help but notice how you and Celine were getting along pretty well today," Nata said with a knowing smile.

Hassan tried to suppress a grin but failed, feeling caught in the act. He glanced at Nata, his cheeks tinged with a hint of embarrassment. "Oh, come on, Nata. It's not like that," he replied, trying to play it cool.