I see how it is, I snapped. You were all in favor of me breaking the tattoo and thinking on my ownbut thats only okay if its convenient for you, huh? Just like your loving from afar only works if you dont have an opportunity to get your hands all over me. And your lips. And... stuff.Adrian rarely got mad, and I wouldnt quite say he was now. But he was definitely exasperated. Are you seriously in this much self-denial, Sydney? Like do you actually believe yourself when you say you dont feel anything? Especially after whats been happening between us?Nothings happening between us, I said automatically. Physical attraction isnt the same as love. You of all people should know that.Ouch, he said. His expression hadnt changed, but I saw hurt in his eyes. Id wounded him. Is that what bothers you? My past? That maybe Im an expert in an area you arent?One Im sure youd just love to educate me in. One more girl to add to your list of conquests.He was speechless for a few moments and then held up one finger. First, I dont have a list. Another finger, Second, if I did have a list, I could find someone a hell of lot less frustrating to add to it. For the third finger, he leaned toward me. And finally, I know that you know youre no conquest, so dont act like you seriously think that. You and I have been through too much together. Were too close, too connected. I wasnt that crazy on spirit when I said youre my flame in the dark. We chase away the shadows around each other. Our backgrounds dont matter. What we have is bigger than that. I love you, and beneath all that logic, calculation, and superstition, I know you love me too. Running away and fleeing all your problems isnt going to change that. Youre just going to end up scared and confused.I already feel that way, I said quietly.Adrian moved back and leaned into his seat, looking tired. Well, thats the most accurate thing youve said so far.I grabbed the basket and jerked open the car door. Without another word, I stormed off, refusing to look back in case he saw the tears that had inexplicably appeared in my eyes. Only, I wasnt sure exactly which part of our conversation I was most upset about.
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