Chapter 24 (version Jean)

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I stared up at Jean with a smile. I don't recall ever seeing him in this light before.

But I had to ask the question that truly mattered.

"I thought you were gay for Marco?"

He blushed a deep red almost instantly.

"That was a small crush in our Trainee days. I think I've gotten over it," he said moving closer.

This whole time I've been trying to get Jean and Marco together, but what if I loved Jean? Could I really hurt Marco like that? It would be such an asshole move, but...

"I don't know if I can do this, Jean. Marco is in love with you."

His eyes widened in shock.

"Well, he's not here, is he?"

Someone cleared their throat behind us; it sounded like they were stifling tears.

"Marco!"

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