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The four of them stood there for a moment, unsure of what to do next. Nicole's mom, Susan, walked into the room, a big smile on her face.
Nicole's heart skipped a beat as she realized that her step-siblings, Alex and Maddie, had just arrived. She had heard a lot about them from her mom, but this was the first time they would be meeting in person.
As the evening drew to a close, Nicole walked her step-siblings to the door. "It was great meeting you guys," she said, trying to sound casual. "I'm looking forward to getting to know you better."
As they sat down to eat, the conversation was a bit stilted. Nicole was trying to get to know her step-siblings, but it was clear that they were all still feeling a bit awkward around each other.
The next day, Nicole and Alex started texting each other, talking about everything from their favorite TV shows to their childhood memories. Nicole found herself feeling more and more comfortable around him, and she couldn't help but wonder if there might be something more to their relationship.
"Hey, I'm Nicole," she said, trying to sound casual.
Alex smiled and leaned in to hug her. "We're looking forward to getting to know you too, Nicole."
Alex turned around and smiled, his eyes locking onto hers. "Hey, Nicole. It's great to finally meet you."