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As the weeks unfolded, Ares and Tina found themselves drawn to each other in ways that transcended the boundaries of friendship.

Their exchanges became invested with a subtle undercurrent of shared glances and lingering smiles, each moment fostering a connection that seemed to defy the complications of the past.

One day, in the hospital, Tina and Ares found themselves on a rooftop terrace during a rare moment of relaxation. The cityscape spread before them, the hum of the city serving as a setting to their conversation.

"Tina, there's something I've been meaning to tell you," Ares began, his gaze sincere.

Tina, turning to him with a curious expression, encouraged him to continue.

"I've noticed the way we've been growing closer, and I appreciate it more than words can express. It feels like there's something special between us," Ares confessed.

Tina, feeling a rush of emotions, nodded, "Ares, I've sensed it too. There's a connection that goes beyond friendship."

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