"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.

why

"You're

Pax felt frustrated.

Chloe couldn't mention that it involved too many people,

to keep him away from the dark, damp places he didn't

stalled, and Pax stood

out of it

After all, who doesn't enjoy a good-looking guy

She jumped up abruptly.

"Pax!"

"Pax!"

she went. But Pax was nowhere to

sank and then

was calm,

lik

away by an undercurrent

the ocean, calling Pax's name loudly, until the water reached

feet away from her in the water.

sigh of relief. Then, scowling,

hurried after her. "Chloe, don't be mad, I messed

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