"Because I always end up screwing everything up," I muttered.

"No," Eli snapped. "You run away! You always fucking run away! I won't let you this time, princess. Not from me."

"Oh, so I can run away with you but not without?"

"Definitely not without me," Eli said.

"Eli, I think you should stay away from me," I said stiffly.

"Don't fucking do this, Daisy. You're choosing to screw this up! It's your choice!" Eli snapped.

"Just stay away from me," I whispered and stood up.

"Look me in the eye and tell me that," Eli said and grabbed my hands. "Tell me you want me to stay away, and...