✓ 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, tom blyth

𝗍𝖾𝗇 !

❛ REPUTATION ༉‧₊˚
chapter ten!

⇢ ˗ˏˋ girlfriend?
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IN THE WAKE OF the paparazzi-fueled gallery outing, Shayla found herself amidst another rendezvous with Timothy Chalamet. The glitzy ambiance of a rooftop restaurant set the stage for a night that promised both romance and intrigue. As they sat overlooking the cityscape, the glittering lights below seemed to mirror the uncertainty swirling within Shayla's heart.

Timothy, ever the gentleman, extended a hand across the table, a playful glint in his eyes. "Shayla, I've been thinking. What if we made this official? How about being my girlfriend?"

The question hung in the air, accompanied by a blend of anticipation and hesitancy. Shayla, wrestling with the echoes of her lingering thoughts about Tom, felt a moment of internal conflict. The allure of Timothy's charm and the promise of a Hollywood romance beckoned, providing a temporary respite from the complexities of her emotions.

In a momentary decision fueled by a desire for clarity and the hope that formalizing a relationship might quell the persistent thoughts of Tom, Shayla smiled and nodded. "Yes, Timothy. I'd love to be your girlfriend."

The declaration, though genuine, carried with it a quiet undercurrent of uncertainty. Shayla hoped that the allure of a new romantic connection would serve as a distraction, allowing her heart to redirect its focus from Tom to the promising dynamics with Timothy.

As the night unfolded, Timothy and Shayla, now officially a couple, engaged in animated conversations and shared laughter. The restaurant's ambiance, filled with the soft hum of conversation and distant city sounds, became the backdrop for a turning point in Shayla's journey – a momentary escape from the complexities she had been navigating.

However, beneath the surface of the glittering evening, Shayla couldn't silence the echoes of her thoughts about Tom. The connection they shared, the unspoken emotions that lingered between them, continued to carve a space in her heart. Despite the distractions of the night and the allure of a new romance, Tom's presence, both physical and emotional, persisted in the recesses of her mind.

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IN THE DAYS THAT followed, Shayla found herself caught in a labyrinth of emotions. Tom and she had exchanged minimal words after the unexpected kiss, a silence that echoed louder than any conversation they'd had before. The unspoken tension between them, both acknowledging and avoiding the depth of their connection, hung in the air like a lingering melody.

As she savored the captivating moments with Timothy, Shayla found herself wondering if the decision to embark on a new romantic journey would provide the solace and clarity she sought. The complexities of her emotions, a tapestry woven with threads of friendship, attraction, and unspoken feelings for Tom, remained as intricate as ever.