I don't know why, but I feel an overwhelming need to protect him.
It's like he's the only thing that truly matters to me.
I lowered my gaze and walked out of the door.
"This is how you're going to respond to me after everything?" He followed me, his confusion evident.
I quickly strode toward headquarters, but as we reached the city square, he suddenly grabbed my wrist and spun me around.
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