#Chapter99

Well, that’s a fine mess

Elias

After I calmed Tori down, we talked. I didn’t want miscommunication between us.

“Look, our ideas were wrong, but I would never discard your feelings. I know you felt crushed when you heard me say you’re like a kid sister to me. I wish I would have never said it.”

“It’s hard when you like someone because of how they treat you. You would listen to me when others ignored me. You know my likes and dislikes. I felt special.” Tori sniffled with her head down.

“You are special. Never think you aren’t.”

Tori lifted her head with tear-streaked cheeks. I brushed her...