“That’s not really the point, though. It’s fine when it’s just the two of us. But when we’re with your friends I don’t feel…included. I disappear to you just like I do with all of them. You didn’t introduce me to half the people who said hi to you,” I explain. “I didn’t remember their names,” he admits. “Is that supposed to make me feel better? Because honestly, it really doesn’t.” He nods slowly, maybe absorbing my words. “I can see why that would be problematic.” He rubs his bottom lip with his thumb. “I’m sorry I brought you here.” “I don’t want you to be sorry for bringing me to a party,
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