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Making his way through the water, he headed for the shore Carey had opted to hang back at the house and sleep in, allowing them time to relearn each other She loved his selflessness It made her feel better about the decision to extend their love out to Clark, even if it was only for a short tiht of his departure, and she held him closer

“I love you”

“I love you too, sweetheart” He paused to kiss her shoulder “Are you okay?”

“Better than I’ve been in years”

“Saled

“Ready to go back to the cabin?”

“Sure, we’ve been out here for a few hours Ti until they were on the shore After fixing her botto hi the other around her waist They slipped on their flip flops, linked hands, and walked back to the cabin

“I never iet to do this with you, even before” Once the truth started she was unable to stop Confession is good for the soul, right?

“Why not?”

“I’, and you didn’t show any interest in me”

“Because I didn’t want to upset you or sour your relationship, How long did you know?”

“Since the summer we spent here before sophomore year”

He whistled “I got you beat—twelfth grade”

She gasped “No way!”

“Yes way I’ve spent a good chunk of e in my head”