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"Does it e to coverup, he ran a hand through his hair

"Why?" I sat up and pulled a pillow overto sive that away" He stood up and pulled his pants on His exciteer laced his words "That’s reckless!"

"It’s mine, isn’t it? I can do whatever the hell I want to with it!" I stood up and pulled the blanket with me so it saved the little bit of ive it to me?" He held his arms open

What was I supposed to say? That he had h? That he had treated me like a norht of him made me want to pant? I couldn’t tell hiotten hi apart Turning into the worst nightmare ever Well, no, that wasn’t quite true At least I kneouldn’t sell the story to tabloids

Saled body

But here I was, nad in front of ah my body and tears rushed to my eyes

"Cathy" He took a step forward and I took one in retreat "I’ive away If you’ve waited this long it should be with soh to know that I will likely end up with soive them" My voice rose and I stoht you just wanted me"

"I did!" He reached for inity would be so da"

"It’s not--"

"Look, don’t worry about it I’" I opened the door and started to walk out

"No!" He took three steps forward and pushed the door closed "You’re not going out there like that" If I hadn’t known better I would have thought his words had seemed possessive

I looked at him confused, unsure why he would care if I left, until I realized I was still wrapped in the blanket And then to my utter embarrassment I realized it was my room