“If you give yourself to me, I’ll protect you from anything that might hurt you. It might make me seem controlling or overbearing, and others might frown on what our relationship looks like from the outside. I will never, ever hurt you. I won’t tell you who to talk to, who to hang out with, or what to do with your life. But I will stand between you and the world. I’ll be your champion and cheerleader, and the most intimidating bodyguard. No one touches you, April. Not without your consent. Not even me. But when we’re here, behind closed doors, I’ll be the fuzziest, gooiest, biggest pushover
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