[She sees right through him and he falls silent again, knowing she's got him. That was where he was going for. He can't deny that. He made it pretty obvious, after all. She didn't answer his question but he didn't necessarily need it; all he needed was a lead-in, to ask, because he's afraid of being silent about things anymore.]
... I know, [he says at last, quietly and defeated. Because he knows. They would, and that's what hurts the most.] And I wish I never-- I feel like I shouldn't have let it get that far.
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... I know, [he says at last, quietly and defeated. Because he knows. They would, and that's what hurts the most.] And I wish I never-- I feel like I shouldn't have let it get that far.