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"I really like the way you wear your makeup."
It took more courage than most would believe for Karolina to say that.
Complimenting girls always made her a little insecure. She saw others do it all the time, but she was always afraid that once the words left her mouth, it would be clear to everyone that there was more to it than simple aesthetic admiration. Complimenting Nico in particular was difficult, but she did it, firstly because it was a thought that had been on her mind for over a year, and also because on that particular day, Nico caught her staring at her lips.
"So you're one of the few. My mom was horrified when I started wearing dark makeup and dressing like this, she thinks I do it just to annoy her. And Alex thinks it's because I want to look dark because my sister died. But really it's just because I like the way it looks. If Amy had any influence in my personal style, it was in realizing that life is short. If I want to do something, I should do it, you know?"
"You should. It looks great on you. Really great."
"Thanks, Karol. Do you want to try my black lipstick sometime?"
"Yes, I think I'd like that."
And for a second, she was sure Nico could sense her thinking about placing her pink lips over her dark ones.
And for the second that followed, she thought maybe Nico wouldn't object to that.