020I THINK I LIKE HIM AURORA The hum of Mason’s car engine dies, leaving the interior of the vehicle cloaked in a heavy, almost suffocating silence. Outside the passenger window, I can see the light up in the second floor. They're not out yet. Meaning, my roommate is home.It’s been a week since the hospital. A week since the world tilted on its axis for the Vale family. A week since they've been contemplating placing Celina in the system. A week since Jayden completely shut down, turning into an angry guy who practically lives at the rink, skating until his knees give out. I’ve tried to be there for him, to be the perfect fake girlfriend the scouts and coaches expect to see, but tonight... tonight's supposed to be a breath of fresh air. A me time.Tonight was my first official date with Mason."We’re here," Mason says, his hands on the steering wheel. He turns his head to look at me, a gentle smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "Had a good time tonight, Aurora?""Yeah," I sa
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