“Do you remember what you said to me the night you first told me you loved me?” she asked. I nodded. That had been one of the most important nights of my life. I’d never forget a moment of it. “You said it was okay if I didn’t say it back yet. You just wanted a chance. And then you asked me for a summer.” “I remember.” “Well, that’s what I’m asking for now. It’s okay if you aren’t ready to give me forever. I understand you have things to work out for yourself first. So give me a summer. If we’re still together at the end of it, then…” She caught her bottom lip between her teeth. “We see where
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