“You have so much depth, Theo,” she starts. My name is sweet like honey, each syllable dripping in decadence and something akin to care. “I understand why you try to keep people out, but you have so much to offer. I’m so sorry anyone’s ever told you otherwise. You’re not difficult. You’re not hostile or unpleasant. You’re a little prickly, but that’s okay. Even roses have thorns. You’re loyal. Passionate. You have so much love in your heart to give and nowhere to share it because you think, and rightfully so, someone’s going to snatch it and never return. You’re… you. And it’s a really, really
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