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I nod slowly
a wave of protectiveness
washing over my body.
Is he messing with me?
Or is this genuine concern?
I can’t tell yet.
I hope this isn’t too weird,
I finally say.
I mean—I know you two
have a history
but reallyLyric and me
we’re just friends.
Yeah, no hard feelings,
Jamison says, fast.
Let’s just say
me and Lyric are better off not dating.
I moved on.
It’s just still a little tense sometimes
you know?
I nod.
Yeah. I get that.
Anyway, Jamison says.
This was cool—
running together, I mean.
You up for trying
another trail next week?
Absolutely,
I say, relief flooding my body.
Just text me where
and I’ll be there.
