“I want her, Vee. I don’t know where she’s at or what she’s even capable of feeling after everything she’s been through, but I’ll take whatever she can offer.” I look over to her as she continues driving, concentrating on the road. “Would you be okay with that?” I can see a faint tilt of her lips. “You don’t need my permission to be together.” “Well, I still want it. This is your best friend, and we both know it’s my fault that other friendships haven’t worked out for you.” “Look, you could be talking about anyone, and I’d just be stoked to hear you’re opening yourself up again, but with
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