"Jess,” Philip calls me, but I’m already moving back with heavy steps, trying to run from them.“Calm down,” he starts, “This is not exactly what you might be thinking.”“I’m sorry?” I whisper. “What is it then?”Philip tries to move closer to me, but I take several hurried steps farther away from him. C is standing at a spot, hands in pocket, staring at me as if I’m acting bizarre.“Okay, I’m going to take a few steps closer now, Jess. I promise, I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to talk, to explain things to you. Is that okay?”I bite down on my bottom lip and eye C, quickly returning my gaze to Philip. Slowly, I dip my head in a small nod.“Thank you,” Philip says and takes just three steps closer to me, managing to maintain a safe distance between us, thank the moon goddess!His gaze travels across my face, and he winces. “How did you get that cut on your lips?” He asks, pointing to my lips.Feeling like I just got the opportunity to say my mind, I point my index finger at his
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