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wouldn’t even doubt how I feel about Nick but—” I blinked the
tears from my eyes as I looked over at the door to see Mason and
Nick were standing there. Mason stared my way with sad eyes and
Nick looked down at the ground when my eyes met his. “Can you give us a minute?” I asked my mom. She nodded,
and then walked out. Nick and Mason slowly walked towards the
bed. I shifted so that I could sit up. They waited anxiously. I
beckoned Nick over and he walked closer. Mason stood at the foot
of the bed.
“You hurt me,” I began. Nick’s lips trembled, and he looked
away from me. “I never expected that from you.”
“I’m sorry.” He began to sob. His shame was evident. “But I wanted to tell you that even though it is over between us,
I don’t hate you. I’m angry and disappointed, but I can’t hate you.”
My lips quivered. Tears trickled from my eyes. Mason turned to
leave. “Don’t go anywhere, Mason.” I said, and he stopped in his
tracks but didn’t turn to face me. Nick stood there speechless,
staring at me. “I know you love me. That’s why it hurts so much to
do this. I never wanted it to end like this.” Nick’s eyes brimmed
with fresh tears. His chin trembled as he took a long, shuddering
breath, his eyes blinking rapidly to see past the rim of warm
wetness threatening to overspill his eyes. Mason inched away. His lips pressed against my hand. “I love you, Lauren. I’m
sorry. I should have told you.”
“You know me better than that, Nick,” I said and reached up,
caressing his cheek. “I wouldn’t have asked you to choose.” His
body crumbled forward, and he held me against his chest, the force
of his trembling body causing so much anguish.
“I don’t want to lose you,” he cried into my shoulder. My hand
covered my face as I sobbed uncontrollably.
“I’m sorry.” I pulled away, wiping the tears from my face.
“You should go.” My body began to shake feverishly.
As he stepped away, he looked down at me hurtfully, forcing
