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POPPY:

"Do I have to answer that?" Sebastian asked. Absentmindedly, he created circles in my arms which I noticed he did whenever he was thinking about something. He had done it when we were cuddling earlier.

It was amazing that we were getting to know more of each other. Especially him.

I like this. This closeness and I could not help but ask for more.

"Of course you do."

"It's getting late. We should sleep," he whispered.

Using his fingers, he brushed my hair and sniffed it. Did he like the smell of my hair? I was using a vanilla scent shampoo and conditioner.

Why does it matter, Poppy?

It mattered because I cared for Sebastian Holding's opinion. I liked hearing any sort of validation from his mouth.

"No. You're avoiding my questions, Sebastian. It's only a little worth your time. Why can't you answer me this time?"

"I don't know the answer," he answered without batting an eye.

Disappointment crossed my face. "That's not something I expected to hear from you."

"What do you want