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I softened irl wants? Because it’s not Just reuys in in the end, Jay," I said "Soets toafter the a-holes who treat theet to pick up the pieces That ain’t fair"

"No, it’s not fair You’re right" I wrapped ht

"Thanks, Anna Sorry I’m bein’ a downer" He pulled away and readjusted his hat, lifting it a little higher on his bro "How are you, anyway? Is it weird to be here?" He motioned in Kaidan’s direction and I quickly shook lad I cao whenever you want Just say the word They’ve got two lancing in Marna’s direction

"What’s up with you and Kaylah these days?" I asked

"Nah, nothin’ It’s out of sight out ofanywhere"

"Go talk to Marna then," I said, nodding my head to the side where the twins stood "I’ll be fine by ether, as if unsure, but I squeezed his hand and walked away I didn’t think Marna would try to hurt Jay, and if so, she and I would have serious issues

I tried to move my eyes around and not focus solely on the dru up I wondered whether he was annoyed by o away It hurt to irazed lanced over to find Kopano at my side

"Hey," I said to him

"Do you like this music?" he asked

"Yes Do you?"

"I have not decided" That le

"Thanks for earlier," I whispered He looked at his hands on the ht nod

"When you are ready," he said, lifting his eyes to mine, "I would very much like to know your story"

I was surprised by the boldness of his stateaze almost too personal I felt overly aware of him there next to me, the warmth of his skin, the quiet passion in his eyes I focused on my own hands on the rail, and then down at Kaidan, as pausing between the songs My eyes widened