“Fuck,” he says, and we all laugh. “It seems I am unprepared.” Looking up at me, his light blue eyes bore into mine, and it feels like he can see every single monstrous thing inside of my soul. But then, he’s always seen that side of me, and he’s never been deterred. “I don’t think I have to explain the connection we’ve always shared, Lennon. Just the fact that you came into this trio and made us a quartet… it’s like you were always meant to be with us.” He takes my hand and kisses it gently. “Even in high school, I worshiped the ground you walked on. I wanted to hate you so badly, but I
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