Beach
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"Rose?" Lily murmured, as the two girls lay out on the beach where their families had brought them on holiday. It was near midnight, and the girls had stayed out all night.
"Mm?"
"I'm bi."
"What?" Rose looked at Lily sharply. "Since when?"
"Always."
"Why are you telling me?"
"Because…" Lily shrugged. "You're my best friend. I wanted someone to know."
Rose bit on her lip, then murmured, "I am too."
"Really?"
"Yes. Didn't you know? I told Lucy and she said she always knew…"
"No," Lily said honestly.
There was a silence, then Rose whispered, "Can I kiss you?"