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He understood her hesitation when it ca, he honestly did But her rejection of hi in the world

“I thought I would find you here”

David turned to see Mika, Heather’s sister, coe She was completely clothed as she took a seat beside him

“I didn’t want any company”

“I know I heard”

“You’re sneaking around listening in on conversations that don’t concern you?” he asked

“Always” She sighed “If I don’t sneak around, I never learn the truth, and that sucks big ti to keep me safe”

“That’s because you need to be kept safe”

“Do you love Heather?” Mika asked

David took a deep breath and turned to look at her sister “I don’t think that’s a question you should be asking me” He didn’t want to talk to her sister

She tucked some hair behind her ear and nodded “I know There’s a lot of stuff I shouldn’t get involved in, but I feel like I should be the one to tell you things anyway”

He wasn’t in the“I didn’t co to atteh for him

“Oh, I know You want to be alone I’ve noticed a lot of people want to be alone when they’re miserable”

“So why don’t you head back to the house? That would be great”

“Yeah, that’s not going to happen I want to help you and Heather”

He ran a hand down his face “We don’t need help”

Mika snorted “You guys have been through theheat That should be the , finishing each other’s sentences and all of that My sister is on her bed, crying You’re out here, talking to yourself, staring at nothing for answers Believe me when I say this, you both need my help, like sooner rather than later”