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“I may or may not have grabbed a loaf of bread with some tableware and jam.”
“When did you have time for that?”
“Right before I jumped on you. Gods above, how did you not notice you were carrying breakfast for two? My bag isn’t the lightest.”
“I’m used to carrying heavy things. Plus, the satchel is still lighter than you.”
“Are you calling me big?” Giggling, Stelara teased her partner.
Hoping to one-up their girlfriend, Ziva pulled her in close, with their hands on her waist.
“You’re perfect. Just try not to starve yourself, okay?”
Pressing her hands into Ziva’s chest, Stelara tried to hide how much that simple statement made her heart flutter. No one had cared to see Stelara for who she was, not until Ziva.
“Let’s get married!”
Ziva cocked their head and stared at Stelara, simultaneously confused and amazed. Beyond happy, they kissed Stelara square on the mouth. Only stopping to breathe, Ziva realized what they had just done. Thank the gods that Ziva appeared to be a man. Nobody would question the two of them kissing if anyone was even
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