Chapter 16

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Mark's pov
I was relaxing on my shitty, yet comfortable couch:watching some MTV and messing with my guitar,I wasn't really trying to come up with a song or anything like that,I just wanted to strum whatever tune was popping into my head. As I was deep in thought,not paying attention to the TV,I suddenly heard a knock at my door.I stopped strumming and got up,leaning my guitar against my couch as I walked towards the front door.when I opened it,I was shocked to see Hallie.she looked wet,making me realize that it was raining outside. I honestly didn't hear it due to the TV and my thoughts."Hallie!what are you doing?"before she could open her mouth I ushered her inside,"you could catch a cold!"she crossed her arms."Mark,I'm not a child."she said,pouting.

"Yeah well you're someone I care about,and I'm not gonna let you get pneumonia."I said,closing the front door. She blushed,and I immediately blushed when I realized what I said. I quickly shook my head,focusing as I began to grab some thick blankets."go take a warm shower,I have some hot water left."I commanded,she sighed and walked towards me."Mark...."she stopped me and grabbed my hands,causing me to look into her beautiful eyes."I came here for a reason...a very important reason...to tell you..."she hesitated for a moment before continuing,"to tell you why I'm so hesitant...Mark I love you,I do,but...you should know...I'm damaged goods."she finished.tears were already streaming down her face,I gave her a sympathetic look as I gently wiped her tears and cupped her cheeks.

"Hallie...tell me everything from the beginning...I'm listening..."

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