JAREDStephen and I hugged each other firmly as we cried in each other's arms. After a long while, Stephen pulled away and looked into my eyes. "You must never be in danger again, okay?" I nodded, lips pursed. "Hm," Stephen raised his pinky. "Pinky promise?" I curled mine around his. "Promise." Only then did his expression regain normalcy, and he hugged me again. "Thank goodness you are alright." I smiled. The smile on my face deepened as Stephen's warmth got to me, and my eyes stung. From the onset, I knew Stephen wouldn't blame me, but seeing as he worried more about me than himself, I couldn't explain what I felt in my heart. This was my best friend. He was my confidant. My first family. Stephen was my brother. I rested my neck on his shoulder, and happiness bloomed in my heart. "I'm glad you're okay, too." 'I'm glad you can still smile.''I'm glad I haven't lost the brightest sun in my life.'"I love you, Stephen." "I love you more, Jared.""I love you so much that
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