“Cromwell…I’m so sorry.” I took her chin between my thumb and finger. “Look at me, Bonn.” She looked anywhere but at me. Until she eventually lifted her eyes. “You needed sleep. It’s fine.” “Sorry.” I could hear the embarrassment in her voice, see the glistening of her eyes. It just about broke my heart. I leaned forward and kissed her lips. She kissed me back. I laid my forehead to hers and said, “Let’s make a deal right now. You ever need to rest while you’re at school, you come to me. You need anything at all, you come to me. And you don’t get embarrassed. Deal?” Bonnie hesitated but then
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