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I burst out laughing, and I keep laughing until the tears stripe downmy makeup

“Fuck off,” I tell him, but he only comes closer He takes my chin and studies my face

The memory of the kiss floats up between us, and I can’t look hiroan I made into his mouth Humiliation kicks in

“Don’t” I slap him away

“You’re crying”

I hug myself “No I’m not Why are you even here?”

“Parking is a nightmare around here Your coat”

“Oh, ht You win”

He looks confused so I clarify “You’ve seen h, and cry Youface You’ve had a good day Go and watch the game and eat pretzels”

“Is that the prize you think I’ for? To see you cry?” He shakes his head “It’s really not”

“Sure it is Now go away,” I tell hiainst the opposite wall

“Why are you hiding here? Shouldn’t you be out there char the shit out of him?” He looks in the direction of the bar and rubs his hand over his face

“I needed a minute And it’s not always that easy, trust me”

“I’m sure you won’t have any trouble”

He doesn’t sound sarcastic I wipe my tears and look at the tissue Quite a bit of h