The Bully Games
When Nyx rolls her eyes, not taking his words at face value, he continues to break down his logic for her edification.
“You’re Liliana’s best friend,” Atticus recites as if reading a list of facts. “She has been lost without you. You’ve missed the last few weeks of school, so you missed seeing her misery.” I gasp, shocked that Atticus was paying close enough attention to my moods, but even more shocked that he cares.
“Also,” he continues, smiling weakly, “She is my friend too. Even if I don’t always act like she is. I want her to be at peace, and I’m…” his smile slips. “I’ll never be that person for her. She needs you.”
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