"Jealous Baby: Guess."
"Princess Nicole: Let me see... You're all mine."
Jasper stared at the kissing emoji. His heart raced, and his breath quickened.
"Princess Nicole: I'm going to keep my date. Good night!"
She left him flustered and breathless, then logged off.
Nicole... hurry and grow up.
"Jealous Baby: Good night, baby."
Side Story: Nicole & Jasper (22)
The next morning.
Nicole woke up to her alarm, yawned, and picked up her phone. She saw Jasper's message.
"Jealous Baby: Sleepyhead, up yet? Your breakfast is downstairs. Come get it."
Nicole rubbed her eyes, changed quickly, and ran downstairs in slippers.
"Jas!" She smiled happily and rushed toward him.
Jasper smiled fondly and gently smoothed her messy hair.
"Ran right out after waking up?"
"It's a special privilege for you."
Jasper frowned slightly. "Privilege?"
Nicole touched her hair softly and grinned at him. "My just-woke-up look... only my future husband gets to see it. You just saw it. Isn't that a privilege?"
Jasper laughed, his bright smile warm and sunny.
"So me seeing it early means I'm your future husband?"
She winked and took the breakfast. "We'll discuss that after I eat."
"Go back. You'll be late."
"See you soon!"
She stepped close and whispered in his ear, "Boyfriend... you look extra handsome today."
Then she ran away, glancing back with a sweet smile.
Jasper looked down, unable to wipe the smile off his face.
He looked up at the sky, eyes soft.
Nicole... you're getting cuter and cuter.
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During training, everyone sang songs together.
Someone suggested a performance, and the instructor encouraged volunteers.
"Jasper, dance with Nicole!"
Jaron nudged him. "Perfect chance to go public!"

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