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THE LIFE OF A TEENAGE GIRL
waited for him to say something back—something just as thoughtful—
but…
“Wait—did you think I was doing that because… I like you or
something?”
“Well, yeah, I guess—”
He snickered and said something that made my smile disappear.
“No, Aliss, it’s not like I like you. I took you home because I was
doing a favor—to say sorry for you hitting my chest.”
“Oh,” I swallowed hard, looking down.
“I didn’t expect you to think we’re all of a sudden falling in love
because of last night…”
I went quiet all of a sudden. I was starting to crush on him, to have
feelings for him—but clearly, he didn’t feel the same. It broke my heart
that he kinda… rejected me.
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