"Yeah, I dated your uncle for three years, but it's over now."

"If it's over, why can't I go after you?"

"Pax, why can't you get it? I'm not into you."

Pax insisted, "Haven't you noticed how much I look like my uncle? I can dye my hair black, dress like him, and wear the same clothes. I can even act all cool and bossy like him. If that's your type, I can be just like him."

Chloe shot back, "No matter how much you change, you'll never be him. You're just copying."

Pax looked deflated, "So, you love my uncle too?"

Chloe didn't hesitate, "Yes, I love him."

Pax was stunned.

This reminded him of the previous night when he asked his uncle the same thing. Their answers were exactly the same.

Love is so much heavier than liking someone.

Pax went quiet. He stared out at the vast ocean, and his voice seemed to drop a notch.

him, why did you

"You're still young.

Pax felt frustrated.

Chloe couldn't mention that it

kid living under the sun. He wanted to

conversation stalled, and Pax stood up,

out of it

leisurely watched his swimming figure. After all, who doesn't enjoy a good-looking guy swimming? But suddenly, in a moment of distraction, Chloe couldn't see Pax anymore. Her heart skipped a

She jumped up abruptly.

"Pax!"

"Pax!"

as she went. But Pax was

and then started to

sea was calm, but who

lik

dangerous currents or whirlpools? Getting swept away by an undercurrent

still ran towards the ocean, calling Pax's name loudly, until

about ten feet away from her in

She let out a heavy sigh of relief. Then, scowling, she turned and walked back

Chloe seemed angry and hurried after her. "Chloe, don't be

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