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"ethan," i say. "you're hurting. i'm not going to be your rebound. if that's what you came her for, i'm sorry. i'm trying to be your friend here."

"okay," he replies. "i'll be your special friend."

i roll my eyes. "no," i say. "just friends. we won't kiss, hold hands, and you won't look at me the way you're looking at me right now."

he nods. "whatever you say, em." he rolls over. "goodnight."

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when ethan gets his heart broken and emma tries to pick up the pieces, will they remain just friends? or will they become more?

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