Will and Jem

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Will's voice dropped. "Everyone makes mistakes, Jem."

"Yes, you just make more than most people."

"I-"

"You hurt everyone" said Jem " Everyone whose life you touch."

"Not you" Will whispered. "I hurt everyone but you. I never meant to hurt you."

Jem put his hands up, pressing his palms against his eyes. "Will-"

"You can't forgive me" Will said in disbelief, hearing the panic tinging his voice. "I'd be-"

" Alone?" Jem lowered his hand but he was smiling now, crookedly. "And whose fault is that?"

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