Lifeline

☪ eleven

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"I haven't been hugged since I was three."

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault."

"You deserve so much more."

"I barely deserve what I have."

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"Jared, you can't kiss me."

"Why? If you think it's too soon..."

"Do you know what my mom will do if she finds out?"

"I won't let her."

"You don't get it, do you? She won't stop. There's nothing I can do, nothing you can do, nothing anyone can do. It won't ever stop."

"I don't think that's true."

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"No, wait!"

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"Don't go..."