Chapter 0446
“| know I’ve broken Abby’s heart.” | pause, my tone somber and low as | stare down at myp. “But | thought we had an
understanding, Chloe. | don’t want to hurt Abby ever again. | thought you knew that.”
“Why, then, did shee here to hide from the city and didn’t even tell her two best friends?” Chloe retorts.
“Because,” Abby says, her voice raising slightly, “I was afraid that you would freak out, just like you’re doing right now.”
Abby''s words are met with abject silence. Chloe and Leah both look at her incredulously; it’s clear that they didn’t expect her to
say that, and neither did |. But | have to admit that I’m proud of her for speaking her mind.
The tension between Chloe and Abby has been palpable for a long time now. I''ve always appreciated Chloe’s candor, but
sometimes she can be incredibly overbearing. Not that | canin, because I’ve been the overbearing type myself. But I’m
working on it.
We''ve all got something to work on, right?
“Touche,” Chloe says quietly, leaning back in her chair. It’s clear she’s at a loss for words.
Leah shifts ufortably in her seat. “I''d like to hear the full story now,” she says, always the more reserved one out of the
bunch.
| exchange a nce with Abby before taking a deep breath. It’s time. “Abby and | are in a fake rtionship,” | admit, my gaze
fixed on Chloe.
Chloe’s eyes widen in disbelief, and she shoots Abby a searching look. “Is this true?” she demands.
Abby hesitates for a moment, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. But before Chloe can jump to conclusions, Abby speaks, her
voice genuine and resolute. “Yes,” she says, her voice unwavering. “It’s true. We just decided to do it this weekend.”
A heavy silence descends upon the room. Chloe’s face is turning a deep shade of red, and it’s as if she’s not even breathing.
“Listen,” | say, “it was all my idea. I''ll admit that | announced it at a party this weekend without discussing it with her first, and
that’s on me.” | pause then, turning to look at Abby. “And Abby, if you ever want to pull out, | hope you know that I won’t stop you.
There’s nothing holding you to this. It’s your decision.”
Another silence falls over the room. | can feel my heart pounding in my chest, and it’s as if a bomb is about to explode. Finally,
Chloe croaks out, “Are you sure you’re okay with something like this, Abby?”
My gaze shifts over to Abby. She’s standing there, her fingers curling and uncurling into fists at her sides. For a moment, | almost
expect her to say no, that she’s not okay with it, and that she wants to go home. And honestly, | wouldn’t me her. Hell, |
wouldn''t even stop her. | know what sort of position she’s in here, and | know it’s not fair. How could | me her for wanting out?
But she doesn’t. Instead, she levels her gaze with her friends, and nods.
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| nce over at Chloe and Leah then.
Chloe is still fuming, her eye ping
with frust ation ao ste looks at Abby.
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Then, she speaks. “I support you,” she says, standing. “I support you all the way, Abby.”
Abby’s shoulders slump with relief. “Thank you, Leah,” she murmurs. “That means more than you know.”
Leah then turns to Chloe. “Well?” she asks. “What do you think, Chlo?”