Missing him.

"What are you doing?" I asked, my voice tinged with surprise as he leaned in closer, his intent clear.

He paused, his gaze intense. Without a word, he closed the distance between us, lips almost touching mine. Instinctively, I recoiled, pushing him away before hastily making my escape, leaving the office behind.(My Mind What is happening between us? This doesn't feel right.)Outside, the cool air did little to calm my racing thoughts as I made my way back to the dorm."How did it go? What did he say?" Rosa's voice broke through my thoughts as I entered."I don't understand any of this," I confessed, recounting the unsettling encounter."What's going on in his mind?" Rosa echoed my confusion."It's simple—he's flirting with you," Tina chimed in matter-of-factly."But it's not like Kyle. He's always so composed and professional," Cindy added, her brow furrowed in concern."What do you feel about him?" Rosa turned the focus back on me."I don't know... I try to ignore it, but every time I see him, my heart races," I admitted, feeling a mix of emotions."Haha, looks like someone's smitten," Tina teased, enveloping me in a playful hug.As days passed, Kyle remained elusive, engrossed in his duties. I couldn't shake off the feeling of missing him, a longing that grew with each passing day. Meanwhile, Jason's camaraderie with us strengthened, particularly catching Rosa's attention.One evening, Jason rushed to us with news of the general's imminent return. Eager yet anxious, I waited by the gate late into the night, hoping to catch a glimpse of Kyle. Hours ticked by, but he didn't appear."Vicki, let's head back. It's late," Rosa's voice broke the silence, concern evident in her eyes.Reluctantly, I agreed, the mystery of Kyle's absence weighing heavily on my mind as we returned to our room.

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