*Braden’s POV*
Tara Baker.
Tara and I had a complicated history. She was the first girl I ever loved. We actually grew up together. I used to do anything and everything she wanted. After I confessed my feelings for her, she moved and started dating someone else before cutting off all contact with me. I felt so used and betrayed at the time, but that was a few years ago. Just when I thought everything was going great, Tara had to reappear. I didn't think too much of it when I introduced Phoenix to her. I just wanted to show her that I was doing fine without her. I It was only later when Phoenix told me in her room that I realized I'd hurt her too. I knew she'd gone quiet, but I never thought it was because of me. Tara made my brain stop working once again. When Phoenix asked me to leave, I responded on reflex and hugged her. Standing there with my arms wrapped around her waist made my heart jump into my throat. I didn't realize how much I actually cared for Phoenix until now.
"Phoenix, I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking in the moment. I wasn't trying to hurt you," I said sincerely. I really hoped that she felt my sincerity.
of being more than friends with me, I suggest letting me go," she said. I could tell she was still upset, and a simple
fiancé," I joked to try and lighten the mood. I readjusted my arms around her instead of letting go. In reality, I didn't want to just be friends with Phoenix.
my hands on her shoulders to turn her around and face me. I could see that she was fighting with her own feelings too. She didn't want me to know, but it was written all over her
you make me worry about you so much. I wouldn't worry so much about you if I didn't care," I tried to convince her. I watched her face carefully. She was conflicted. I didn't want her to think I still had feelings for Tara.
broke out on her forehead as her breathing became more labored. I had to do something. I
parents," she breathed before she lost consciousness. I didn't know what to do. It looked like the last time she passed out at school. True it was weird and didn't make any sense, but after a while, she was fine. Maybe this time would be like last time, but I still couldn't figure out what exactly was happening to her. I cradled her in my arms before laying her on the bed. I ran downstairs and grabbed ice packs, a bucket of water and hand towels
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