In the confines of her hospital room, Jennie found herself wrestling with a profound realization that stirred within her.

When did Rosie become more than just a familiar voice on the other end of a phone call? When did she start occupying a space in Jennie’s heart, silently weaving her way into the fabric of her thoughts and emotions?

What had started as innocent conversations and shared moments now carried the weight of unspoken desires and uncharted territories.

Amidst the sterile walls and the asive presence of sickness, Jennie couldn’t help but notice the changes in Rosie. Her once vibrant friend appeared paler, thinner, and her voice had grown softer. Concern crept into Jennie’s mind, overshadowing the warmth of their connection.

But it wasn’t just worry that consumed her.

In quiet moments of contemplation, Jennie found herself wondering the feel of Rosie’s skin against her own.

It was an unbidden thought that both surprised and unsettled her.

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