147.SOMEWHERE IN LAS VEGAS, 7:30PMAxel walked into the dormitory, his body drenched from the rain. Maverick, his room mate, and cousin, stood from the chair and rushed to him. "Oh my gosh, Axel," He exclaimed, his face twisted in worry as he quickly grabbed a towel and handed it to Axel. Axel removed his slippers and walked further into the room, casually drying himself while Maverick stared at him with a bemused and sympathetic expression on his face."Why didn't you use the umbrella I sent to you?" he asked, but Axel didn't respond. "How long are you going to keep punishing yourself, huh? You and I know how intolerant you are to cold. But you keep going under the rain and getting drenched to punish yourself for doing the right thing."Axel sneered, throwing the wet towel at Maverick, who caught it. "I was a coward, Maverick, and I hurt her.""No, you saved her," Maverick took a step closer to him. "She might not know it but everything you did was for her safety. I know you're h
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