“I’m in love with you, Hazel. Always have been, whether you hated me or not. You pushed me harder than any coach I’ve ever had in my life. You gave me my motivation, my drive. I was always trying to get your attention, trying to impress you. Hell, you’re the whole reason I got into bowling in the first place.” My jaw is on the ground, and I can’t seem to force my mouth closed. “What do you mean?” “You were the only thing that made staying in this place bearable, Hazel. Life without you…well, it’s like dry toast. You’re what adds the flavor,” he says, and I swear I see the dimple at the corner
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