Bundle Of Lies

y worked up the courage to attend. She hadn't been back to her hometown in years, and the thought of facing old friends and acquaintances made her nervous. As she walked into the cr

and present colliding in a swirl of emotions. Then, Ryan smiled, and Emily's heart fluttered. "Emily!" Ryan exclaimed, striding towards her. "It's been ages!" Emily smiled back, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. "Ryan! It's great to see you." They hugged awkwardly, the distance between them suddenly shrinking. As they pulled back, Emily noticed Victoria standing beside Ryan, her eyes flashing with a mixture of curiosity and hostility. "Victoria, hey," Emily said, trying to sound casua

she said, smiling vaguely. Ryan nodded, his expression understanding. "I'm glad you came. It's great to see you again, Emily." As they chatted, Emily felt the past and present colliding. She'd

sked, grinning. Emily giggled. "How could I forget? We got in so much trouble!" Victoria's eyes flashed with anger, and she excused herself to grab another drink. Emily noticed the tension between them and wondered what had caused it. "Hey, Ryan, can I talk to you for a minute?" Victoria asked, her voice sugary sweet. Ryan nodded, and the two of them stepped aside, leaving Emily alone for a moment. She took the opportunity to scan the room, taking in the familiar faces and new ones. When Ryan and Victoria returned, the atmosphere had shifted. Ryan's expression was guarded, and Victoria's eyes sparkled with triumph. "Everything okay?" Emily asked, sensing the tension. Ryan nodded. "Yeah, everything's fin

perfectly they fit together, how natural it felt to be in Ryan's arms. As they danced, the world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the music and their memories. Emily felt like she was 17 again, carefree and in love. Ryan's hand drifted up to the small of her back, sending a spark of electricity through her body. Emily's heart skipped a beat as she