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Because I knew this meant taking another step for Clint and me.

A step I felt we’d both been ready for.

“You want to rehearse?”

I peeked over at Michael. “What?”

He snickered. “Rehearse. You know, what you’re going to say to him tonight.”

I shrugged. “Nah. I’m good. I usually wing it with stuff like this.”

“You’re going to wing it when it comes to telling Clint how you feel for the very first time>”

“I mean, I usually wing it with my English speeches and I do just fine with those.”

He paused. “You didn’t plan out that speech you gave las

t year?”

I shook my head. “Nope.”

“That massive speech you gave on 1984 sort of applying today.”

“Are you not hearing me right? Clean out your ears, Michael.”

He chuckled. “Holy shit, you’re amazing. You know that?”

I smiled. “And I hope that’s one of Clint’s many reactions tonight.”

“If it isn’t, I’ll kick his ass for you.”

“Michael!”

“What? Come on, Rae. I see how happy he makes you. I see how much this boy means to you. And if he doesn't love you o