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“No, I didn’t” I deflated still watching the little boy as he stuffed cookies into his pockets.

I feel him step closer to me. “I meant the other thing”

Oh, that.

“It was nothing” I mumbled, smoothing a hand down my skirt.

It had been a delicate situation. Children were delicate. It was just the way I would have wanted someone, anyone to speak to me when I was that age.

I'm here for you Katy.

Let's be friends Katy.

A hand drops to the small of my back turning me to face, his gaze meets mine, calm, holding a hint of amusement and a little… imploring?

My gaze dropped to the undone button at the collar of his white shirt, and my eyes followed the row of buttons down his chest, though he'd been wearing it all day, it managed to look crisp, only a hint of wrinkle could be seen where his sleeves have been perfectly folded. The shirt is tucked neatly into navy blue suit pants.

He looked handsome.

Then again he always looked handsome.

He seemed content to just stare at me, I clasped my h