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Her.

You don’t get to act like there’s nothing here.

Long pause.

Then—

There is something. That’s the problem.

That one sinks deep.

Then don’t run from it.

I didn’t run. But you did—right to someone else.

I might actually lose her.

I glance back toward the building Isa just walked into.

Safe.

Easy.

Makes sense.

Stella wouldn’t be safe.

She wouldn’t be easy.

But it would be everything.

And the worst part?

I don’t know which one I’m supposed to want more.