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LXV: Leaving
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I’m sorry, if I could ever choose who to fall in love with, it would be you,” Maya said apologetically. She was also not lying. Maya really felt bad for Pete.
Thankfully, he seemed satisfied with her answer.
He grinned before he said, “Good, keep that in mind. If you ever find yourself lonely, just call me.”
“I will” Maya broke the hug and walked toward the stairs. She looked back at Pete, tears filling her eyes. Leaving him wasn’t as easy as she thought.
“Bye Pete,” She said, but he didn’t respond, only waving. She went to her room, with the memory of his broken smile filling her mind.
Maya went to her room, but before on the way there, she saw another friend, who was casually leaning on her door.
“Rick...” She called out. He was looking at her expressionlessly with his arms crossed over his chest. He was clearly displeased.
“Hey, Rick,” Maya greeted as she hopped towards him, like an obedient girl.
He glared at her,
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