Chapter 25- Tension

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Mark-

I look at her, surprised. 

She looks good. 

She always looks good.

She smiles, but it's not exactly a happy one. "Hey, Mark. Sorry for dropping in so suddenly, I-"

"No, no, it's fine. Really." 

She motions toward the couch. "Mind if I-?"

"Sure!" I quickly move all the crap off the cushion next to me and put it on the coffee table. She sits down next to me. I can physically feel the tension in the room. 

"Mark, I want to apologize. I shouldn't have left. I didn't know what was going on, and to be honest, I still don't, but I should have stayed and helped you. I was cowardly and scared, and I'm truly sorry. And you have every right to be mad at me, but I hope that one day you can forgi-" 

I cut her off midsentence, leaning over and bringing my lips to hers.

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