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~Logan’s POV~

I stood there, frozen, as Ava disappeared into the kitchen. I couldn't wrap my head around anything, nothing made sense at that time.

She was leaving.

She was leaving me!

I didn’t know what the hell to say. My mind kept replaying her words… I got a job today and an apartment.

She got a job! And She was actually moving out.

My chest tightened in a way I didn’t understand. I should’ve seen this coming. Hell, I pushed her to this. Last night was a mess. I knew I screwed up the second I woke up with a pounding headache and the memory of Ava’s furious, disappointed face burned into my brain.

But hearing her say it out loud, making it final…damn. I hadn’t expected it to feel like this.

I was low-key devastated! Maybe not low-key!

I ran a hand through my hair, frustration bubbling under my skin. Why does this bother me so much?

Why do I feel like this? She's a bet right?

I should be fine with it. She was just a roommate, right? A tutor. Someone who happened to live in my space
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