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Logan Reynolds

“Proof”

Something’s off with her.

Viola brushes her teeth beside me like she always does. She kisses me goodnight like she always does. She folds her socks weird and leaves her mug in the sink instead of the dishwasher—like always. But her eyes are quieter tonight.

I know that look.

She’s retreating. Even after everything I said to her, she’s still retreating.

I wait until we’re both under the covers. I can feel the tension radiating off her skin even though her head is on my chest. My hand moves on instinct, drawing soft circles into her back.

“You’re quiet again,” I murmur.

“I’m just tired.”

I

pause, press a kiss into her hair. “You know I’m here, right? Whenever you’re ready to talk more.”

Her breath catches for a second. Then she nods.

“Yeah. I know.”

I tuck her in gently after she falls asleep, brushing a loose curl off her cheek. She doesn’t even stir. Her body’s here, but I can tell her mind is still far away. And still… my own guilt claws harder tha
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