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My eyes narrowed as I crossed her arms over my chest. "What do you want, Ethan, your friend said you're Ethan yeah?"

"Yes, I'm Ethan,I just wanted to talk to you," he said. "I've been thinking about you a lot since the dinner, and I just wanted to see how you were doing, and also know why you ran off when you saw me."

My expression softened a bit, and I stepped back to let Ethan in.

"Ethan, I don't know why you're here," I said. "But whatever it is, say it and leave."

"I'm confused as to why you're so angry, it took me a lot to find you. Please don't ask me to leave just yet. At least, let me know what the problem is," Ethan said in a sobber tone."

" You hurt me," I blurted, my voice trembling. "You left me alone, Ethan. You didn't even drop your number or even your name. All you did was show up when I was about to get a lot happier then you ruined everything." I yelled, lifting my face upwards to hold back the tears that had already surrounded my eyelid

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I tho
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Quinzee
I was kinda rooting for Daniel but as I see Ethan is also a good guy have switched. It is ok you can not force love.
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