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As Timothy and I stood outside the venue entrance, Jasper was thrown out right after us. As he stumbled past us, he seemed intent on glaring the whole way to his car, then gave us the middle finger as he sped off.

I had every urge to hit him, but from the way his right eye was swelling, Timothy had gotten him well enough.

Timothy sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I’m sorry about all this, Evie. It was supposed to be a fun evening.”

I shook my head, reaching to caress the bruise already blossoming on his cheek. “Don’t apologize, Timothy. This wasn’t your fault. Jasper’s just a jerk.”

He looked at me and smiled before wincing, blood leaking from his busted lip. “Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it?”

“Or fists,” I said, swiping my thumb over his lip. “Let’s get you cleaned up, huh?”

As we reached Timothy’s car, I could see the bruises beginning to bloom on the side of his face. His jaw clenched with every step, a visible effort to downplay the pain. I frowned, my anger toward Jasper escalating.

“I still can’t believe he punched you. What an asshole!”

Timothy managed a weak smile. “It’s just a couple of bruises, Evie. I’ve had worse on the hockey rink.”

I couldn’t shake the sense of responsibility that settled over me. “I’m so sorry. This wasn’t how I imagined the night going. None of this should have happened.”

He shook his head, dismissing the apology. “It’s not your fault. That guy was drunk and out of his mind. I would’ve been surprised if he didn’t try to fight.”

I touched his cheek, but jerked my hand away when he winced. “Still, he always thinks he’s owed something. When he can bribe it out of you, he’ll just try to get rid of you.

Timothy’s gaze met mine, and I could sense a shared understanding. “You’re going to have to deal with him now. As his senior, he’ll be your responsibility.”

I took a deep breath, the weight of my new role sinking in. “I know. And I’ll handle it. If anything, this gives me

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wincing as he tried to find a comfortable position. I

I

hesitated, then nodded. “Sure, if it makes you

face, the closeness of the moment felt overwhelming. The soft glow of the parking lot lights

hand but my mind elsewhere. “You shouldn’t have

And it’s not the first time I’ve been in a fight. And besides, you’re not the one who

help but smile at his attempt to lighten the mood. “True,

reflecting a mixture of gratitude and something I couldn’t quite place. “You don’t have to apologize. I’d

cuts, I carefully placed a bandage over the worst of the cuts. The

you,” Timothy said, his

met his gaze. “You’re welcome, Timothy. We’re

his eyes that made the night air feel a

the parking lot, just inches apart. Timothy’s hand cupped my cheek and I leaned into the

hesitant kiss–a moment suspended in time. I wrapped my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. All

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of the moment gave way to a subtle distance. I searched his gaze for answers,

stay good between us. It

furrowed my eyebrows. “Timothy, what do

know what I did in the past. I hurt you, and I’m just scared

words hung in the air like a heavy secret. The wounds of the past, scars from a time when trust had been shattered, still haunted him. In that moment,

hate you. We’ve both grown since then. I don’t

of relief passed through his eyes, but the tension lingered. As he pulled away, a sense of disappointment washed

you back,” Timothy offered, breaking the heavy silence that had settled

seat of his car. As Timothy started the car, the engine’s hum was the only sound among

apartment, the silence between us spoke louder than words. Timothy parked

I mean, could’ve done without getting punched,

started to grin. “Maybe mini golf

said with a