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I take a deep breath in, already meaning to speak up, but nothing comes out of my mind. So, I close my mouth, then let out a long breath, shaking my head at myself. Jake sighs, reaching out to lift my chin and look him in the eyes. “I know. You don’t have to explain yourself,” he tells me softly, his eyes glistening with nothing but love inside them. I swallow nervously, hoping that he’s not expecting me to pretend like I’m okay now. “Jake … I think I should go,” I say, making him stiffen, alerted. He searches my gaze, trying to figure me out, but I don’t let him. I stare at him with a blank expression, my face void of all emotions. He furrows his eyebrows in confusion. “Why? Did I do something? Did I offend you somehow?” he starts to wonder, tilting his head. He lets go of my chin, but