"You're always gonna be the most important thing in the world to me, my darling." König's eyes looked up at you, he was almost completely finished with his meal.He finished chewing on the last piece of bacon. "You're too kind. Always too kind." He had an adorable expression on his face, he looked incredibly fond of you, even after all these years."What do I even do to deserve a girl like you?" He shook his head slightly. "I'm just a dumb soldier. I've done things that are...not very nice."☆☆☆☆

. "I been in bed so much I done some thinking. I know about people. I know about me. And him. He can't hurt you: but if you stand out of the way he'd hurt the next thing. And that's me."*1 pointJackRalphLord of the FliesPiggySimon

there, pretty lady." Thomas grinned at me from the kitchen, helping Kevin with the groceries and putting them away in the fridge.330"Hi, Thomas. How's your day been?" I asked, doing my best to keep my voice steady and normal. It would be hard keeping shit from my best friend, especially since he knew me so well, but I had hoped he'd shrug it off as me still being emotional, which I guess he would expect me to be.5"Better now. I've missed my man like crazy," he said, nodding at Kevin. I smiled, but it felt strained, knowing I was the reason he hadn't seen him. Thomas noticed and grimaced. "I really didn't mean it like that. It's like they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder," he said. "I'm also glad that you had him. I know the need for a friend to lean on."47"Yeah, he's been great to me."Thomas didn't know all the details of what had gone down, but I was pretty sure he'd pieced together some of it, like the fact that I'd been dating three men, though he hadn't judged me. Not once.9I turned towards Kevin, who was leaning against the counter with a small smile on his gorgeous face, but he looked haggard. "How was work?"He sighed dramatically. "If I have to work one more shift with Oliver, I will end it all."159Oliver worked at the café with us. He was entitled and lazy because his aunt owned the café and felt he could get away with anything––which was correct; he did get away with not doing shit. I rarely had to work with him, but Kevin wasn't as lucky. The last time I'd worked with him...God, it had been hell. Oliver had busted into the lunchroom while he knew I was changing, which was uncomfortable in itself. Still, worse was the look he'd given me when Mateo picked me up after my shift. Long story short, Oliver had asked me out on several occasions, and I'd given the excuse that I didn't date, which he now knew wasn't true—even though it hadn't been a lie when I'd said it. He hadn't looked too happy about that.212I shuddered just thinking about that guy.2"Eh...Emma?"Shaking off the mental image of Oliver's angry eyes, I looked at Kevin, who was now staring at the bouquet of flowers and forgotten desserts—chocolate-covered strawberries and chocolate cake.1"What's all this?" he asked, but he already knew the answer to that, seeing as he'd taken the liberty of reading one of the notes which were currently in his hand. I didn't mind, something I figured he already knew. We didn't keep secrets from each other. I frown. We didn't use to keep secrets. Now, though...it was inevitable."The guys sent me apology gifts." I shrugged as if it wasn't a big deal, but my heart still bounced around just thinking about them. That was...until I remembered the other gift I'd gotten. I had to steel myself from the fright that wanted to take over my body again. I couldn't let Kevin know something was wrong.2He whistled as he read one of the cards. "This makes even me fall a little bit in love with them," he muttered, making Thomas laugh. Thomas didn't know much about...the guys, but at the same time, I didn't care if he found out. It wasn't like I was ashamed, though my mind still cringed a bit out of old habits. "Do you want to talk about it?" Kevin asked louder.4"Not really," I said. If I did, I was afraid I would break down, and I couldn't afford that right now. My mental state was fragile enough already.4"Fair enough, but you know I'm here if you ever do want to talk."1"Yeah, I know. You're a good friend, Kevin."14"You're just as good, girly." He joined me in the living room with a smile, but it dipped as soon as he saw the bag next to the sofa."What's going on?" His eyes went from the bag to me, his gaze filled with confusion and surprise. I could see Thomas quietly walking to Kevin's bathroom to give us some privacy."I think it's time I got back to my own place. I'm sure you're missing some alone time with your man." My smile felt stiff and unnatural, but if he noticed, I hoped he thought it was more so because of what had happened in the past few days instead of what might have happened while he was at work.18"That's bullshit, and you know it. You can stay for as long as you want," he stated, looking about ready to throw my bag back into his room. I knew he wouldn't be a fan of me leaving, especially after seeing how much of a wreck I'd been in. To be honest, I was sure he'd preferred it if I stayed longer.

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"Everyday Use," by Alice Walker. Then answer the question.Which line from the passage best symbolizes the narrator's hope that Dee will one day admire her?A.Johnny Carson has much to do to keep up with my quick and witty tongue.B.My fat keeps me hot in zero weather.C.I am the way my daughter would want me to be . . .D.In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS