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“Jake.” Molly curls her hand around my forearm and squeezes. “I’m sorry. I can see how you feel about her, but maybe it’s better this way. Who knows if it would have even worked out between you two? And this way, you won’t ruin your friendship.”

“I think that ship’s sailed.” I take a breath. “I’m pretty sure I ruined my friendship the moment I decided to kiss her.”

She draws in a breath