In complete silence, I entered the vehicle.

I was asked, "Are you still haunted by the events of that night?" His voice had an undercurrent of something that could almost be described as vulnerability.

“What? No.” My head shook. I certainly didn't feel any regret at all. It was arousal; just looking at him brought back vivid memories of that night.

The question then came, "So what gives, Chloe? Exactly what is the cause of all this hostility?

You always make me feel bad," I told her. I hate it when people make fun of me.

A single, twitching "Pity" escaped his strained lips.

***

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