“Because at the risk of beleaguering the point, may I remind you that you ran away from me,” I pointed out, wondering when exactly the tables had turned into him convincing me. “And now, I’m not,” he answered, suddenly serious and reaching for my hand. “Look, Alec, I’m sorry if I’m confusing you. Am I still scared? Hell yes, I am. But I meant what I said. I do like you. I’ve liked you since I first laid eyes on you. I ran because I knew that with you it would have to be all or nothing. Back then I wasn’t ready and so I opted for nothing. A year down the track and I still like you. I still want
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