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Oh.

( this is weird. it's really weird and he's not exactly sure what to say. he turns over a few possible options in his head before finally asking: )

You liked him?

Yes. But-- I like you too. For you. You're both different and the same.

[ She stops and takes a breath. She tries to find her footing. ]

I don't want you to think I went out with you just because of him. Or any of this is just because of him.

I trust you when you say it.

( and he does appreciate her saying it as well because he probably would have wondered. he nods. )

I won't ask you who's better. Not yet, at least.

( he's kidding. )

[ She rolls her eyes at him, but she's relieved. This has been weighing on her. ]

So-- this doesn't change anything?

[ She hates how small and tentative her voice is, but the vulnerability is there for him to see. ]

Why would it?

( it might be a little strange and different but it's not her fault, it's not his fault. )

Do you think of him when you're around me?

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