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When Zack Reed declared his feelings for the attractive new student, everyone expected me to have an emotional outburst and create a commotion. However, I was nowhere to be seen, even after his confession was complete.
Unbeknownst to Zack, I was actually in his roommate's room, wearing his hoodie and asking with exasperation:
"I've soaked your bed. Where will you sleep tonight?"
Simon Yates looked away, his throat moving visibly as he passed me a towel.
"Dry your hair first. I'll replace the bedding before you rest."
Zack was planning to reveal his feelings to that pretty transfer student.
He had instructed everyone to keep it from me. But he was unaware that some gossipy individuals couldn't resist and had already informed me.
It was common knowledge that I had feelings for Zack and imagined a future with him.
This time, it seemed Zack was completely smitten with that girl.
People anticipated that I would become hysterical, weep, and create a spectacle.
Everyone enjoys witnessing such romantic drama unfold.
They were all anticipating my meltdown and rush to disrupt the situation.
However, to their disappointment, even after Zack's successful confession, I hadn't appeared.
The crowd of spectators, three rows deep, began to lose enthusiasm.
Even Zack's expression lacked much happiness.
He embraced his new girlfriend and checked his phone.
There were no incoming calls or texts.

My Ex's Confession Backfired, I'm in His Roommate's Bed

"Caught in the downpour. My noggin's throbbing a bit."


As Simon uttered these words, he delicately clasped my fidgety wrist beneath the covers. The mattress was barely 4 feet across, and Simon, being tall with lengthy limbs, occupied a considerable portion. I was practically squashed against him, my breath lightly caressing his midsection. I could clearly sense the tension in his abdominal and waist muscles.


Zack refrained from illuminating the room as well. He settled into a chair and retrieved his phone to make some calls.


After several unanswered attempts, Zack's frustration was palpable.


"Simon, do you reckon Lola's pulling this stunt intentionally?"


"I just professed my feelings to Olivia today, and she's already stirring up trouble like this."


"The news just reported a female university student's suicide by river-jumping due to romantic woes."


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