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“What do you feel for me?” I asked Lena. I felt her body stiffen and her heart beating a few paces faster than it had been a while ago. It was clear that she was taken aback by the question. “It's okay if you don't want to answer the question right away.” I added quickly, not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable. I had just got her back on my good side and I did not want to lose her again. I did not think I could handle being apart from her for a long time.

Lena didn't say anything even after hearing that. I figured she was con