17 parts Ongoing Despite Antonnia's attempts to rationalize her feelings, she couldn't ignore the truth: Michelle had awakened something inside her that she hadn't felt before. It wasn't just about gender; it was about connection, chemistry, and an undeniable pull toward someone who intrigued and excited her. But will she stay if she discovers the dark past toward this someone who intrigued and excited her?
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"I'm straight," she said firmly to herself, trying to dispel the confusion. "I've always been straight."
But as she repeated the words, doubt crept into her mind. She replayed the morning's encounter, the spark she felt when their eyes met, the easy conversation, and Michelle's captivating presence. Anntonia's mind wandered to an image of herself kissing Michelle in the elevator, feeling the warmth and intensity of that moment.
"Maybe I'm just confused," she mused quietly. "Or maybe it's just because Michelle is so...different."
Startled by her own thoughts, she shook her head vigorously, trying to banish the image. She sat down, taking deep breaths to steady herself. The idea of being attracted to a woman was new and unsettling, yet she couldn't deny the flutter of excitement it brought to her