“You sure you’re okay with me staying here?” “Of course,” I say. My heartbeat quickens uncomfortably. What if he doesn’t like my place? Is he thinking about moving out already? But I just got him back! I force my tone into something neutral. “Why? Did you change your mind? Because I’m warning you right now, I’m not carting all your crap back to Northampton, so if you want to leave, you’re on your own.” Kai laughs. “That decides it, then. I guess I’ll stay.” Phew. Crisis averted. “Cool,” I say. Kai snorts. “Cool,” he echoes with a roll of his eyes. For the first time in years, I feel like
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