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She , but I don’t stop to listen I walk into the room, slam the door and sit on the bed My heart aches I can’t explain the feeling of co home to a woman that makes your heart throb in the worst possible way Depression sinks deep intoaway at me How do you find happiness when you’re so consumed by darkness?

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I’m trapped

CHAPTER 8

AVERY

Three weeks later

Nate: No

Avery: Yes

Nate: Dancer No

Avery: Nate Yes

Nate: NO

Avery: YES

Nate: Are you always so bossy?

Avery: Mostly Is that a yes?

Nate: No

Avery: Don’t be such a baby

Nate: Bite me

Avery: Co difficult

Nate: You would have to kill me before I dressed up like a fuckin’ ballet dancer and spun you around

Avery: You don’t have to dress up I just need you to help me so I can practice