"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.

you love him, why did you

"You're still young. You

Pax felt frustrated.

that it involved too many

sun. He wanted to keep him away from the dark, damp places he didn't want him

stalled, and Pax stood up,

hadn't snapped out

towards the ocean and dove into the water. At first, Chloe leisurely watched his swimming figure. After all, who doesn't enjoy a good-looking guy swimming? But suddenly, in

She jumped up abruptly.

"Pax!"

"Pax!"

as she went. But Pax was nowhere to

heart sank and then

was calm,

lik

whirlpools? Getting swept away by an undercurrent

ran towards the ocean, calling Pax's name

up about ten feet away from

resumed beating. She let out a heavy sigh of relief. Then, scowling, she

and hurried after her. "Chloe, don't

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