I dropped my arms, feeling like the biggest dick on the planet. How had I fucked this up? A few minutes ago, we’d been laughing. “You don’t have to stay,” she said, adjusting her dress and then her hair. “I can finish up on my own.” “Are you sure?” “I’m positive. I should probably just get it done without any distractions.” “I understand. I’ll let myself out.” “Okay, thanks.” She offered me a half-smile and turned toward the sink, and it took every ounce of strength I had not to wrap my arms around her again. I was walking away from her when she called out to me. “Cole, wait.” I turned.
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