“I can’t promise to never have feelings for you.” Whatever I was about to say dies in my throat as he continues. “All I can promise is to always be honest with you. So, here’s something I haven’t told you yet.” Our eyes meet and lock across the table. I’m pulled into those indigo depths, frozen still. “I like you. I like getting to know you, no matter how hard you make it. I like the way you force me to open up and that you still offered your friendship after witnessing two of the lowest points of my life. You’re a good person—a much better person than I can ever hope to be. You deserve so
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