I anticipate his kiss, mentally begging for it as if it’s the last shred of salvation at my disposal; as if it’s the only source of oxygen in the room. However, rather than kissing me, he forces me to meet his gaze. “Before any of this happens, I need to make one thing clear. The most important thing about this arrangement is that you know that you never have to question what I’m thinking. I promise I will always tell you how I’m feeling. If the way I feel about this arrangement changes, I will tell you. I realize that you’ve been in situations that left you feeling like information is always
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