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[onlyoneof]

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[skepticalities]

[IT ISN'T THAT EASY.

quietly rests his head against him.]

[onlyoneof]

[IT KIND OF IS.

rubs his back, gently]

[skepticalities]

[softly:]

I'm sorry.

[onlyoneof]

... what exactly are you apologizing for?

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I know I can be . . . difficult.

[onlyoneof]

Yeah.

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And you shouldn't have to put up with that. It's not fair to you.

[onlyoneof]

You put up with me. It evens out.

[skepticalities]

You have a lot on your plate as it is. I shouldn't be adding to it. How is that good for you?

[onlyoneof]

I'm fine. In general, I'm fine.

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I'm no good right now.

[onlyoneof]

Because you're dumb.

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I am.

[onlyoneof]

I'm sure you'll get over it.

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Eventually.

[onlyoneof]

... soon.

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I want to.

[onlyoneof]

Hnn.

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What I'm trying to say is — I know. I'm trying. You don't have to stick around.

[onlyoneof]

You don't want me to leave.

[skepticalities]

I don't. But you don't have to.

[onlyoneof]

It's fine, I want to stay.

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[. . . rests his head against him.]

[onlyoneof]

[cuddles]

[skepticalities]

. . . I have a hard time with being vulnerable. Being open is . . . it's hard, it feels awkward to me.