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"I'll never do that, ever. I promise, okay?" He asked softly, catching her gaze.
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She just nodded, his words not fully sitting right. She'd been told that before and it had always been a lie. Her ex had used her in ways she could never explain aloud and his friends were even worse. They made bets on who could make her be in more pain, who could make her cry in pain more
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Caden pulled her into his arms, hoping for the motion to be comforting yet unsure.
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She tensed slightly before melting into him
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Caden held her close, the water rushing ove rhis shoulders.
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"Sorry" She said, shame written on all of her features
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"Don't---Don't apologize, you had every reason to react like that."
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"You don't hate me?" She asked quietly, confused
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"Hell no, I love you." He explained, gaze flicking to her lips for a moment.
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Emily looked at him, a soft smile spreading across her face. "I love you too, Caden" She said, kissing him
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