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“Yeah”

“You’re happier?”

He nods

“Because you’re getting over her?”

“I am But that’s not it”

I stare up into his eyes “Then why?”

“Leigh…” His fingers curl into my hair

My eyelids press together

He cups my cheek with his palm Runs his thumb over my temple

“Say it”

“Leigh…” His other hand goes to the small of my back H

e pulls my body into his “You know I can’t”

“Please” I lean into his touch “Please, Ryan”

“You” His voice is sweet “It’s all you”

I rise to my tiptoes