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`` no , if you 're a fool , then so am i .
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we both wanted each other . ''
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`` but i got drunk ... i never get drunk anymore . ''
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`` it was an accident .
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things like that happen . ''
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he cupped her chin and forced her to look at him .
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`` you are none of the negative things your mind is calling you right now . ''
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`` really ? ''
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her broken expression , coupled with her need for his reassurance , nearly crushed him .
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he had to fight from taking her in his arms .
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he knew if he did that , he would end up doing something he should n't with her .
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finally , he nodded .
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`` but you do smell , so go on and get in the shower . ''
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the corners of her lips curved up in a half smile .
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`` do you have something i can change into ?
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and maybe a toothbrush ? ''
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he nodded .
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`` one second . ''
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leaving her in the bathroom , he went back into the bedroom to his closet .
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he took out a pair of scrubs he knew would be too big and too long for her and then coupled it with an emory university t-shirt .
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when he got back to the bathroom , megan was struggling with the zipper at the back of her dress .
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with a defeated expression , she dropped her hands .
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`` could you please help me ? ''
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`` of course . ''
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he sat the clothes down on the counter .
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he then reached up to tug down the zipper .
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the back of the dress gaped open , exposing her cream colored skin and navy blue lace bra and panties .
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he closed his eyes to try and block out the glaring images rocketing through his mind .
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his lips on her skin , his tongue licking up her spine , his hands curving around her ribcage to cup her br**sts .
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he forced himself to step back .
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clearing his throat , he replied , `` done . ''
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glancing at him over her shoulder , megan gave him a weak smile .
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`` thank you . ''
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he took out a spare toothbrush from underneath the counter and placed it next to the clothes he 'd brought her .
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`` let me know if you need anything else . ''
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`` okay . ''
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whirling around , he strode out of the bathroom .
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not wanting to go too far in case megan needed him , he began pacing around the bedroom .
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he momentarily faltered when he heard the shower turn off .
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he waited for her to appear , but she did n't .
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just as he was about to knock on the door , the whirring hum of the hairdryer started .
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he continued his pacing as she dried her hair .
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next , he heard the sink water turn on as she brushed her teeth .
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when it was quiet once again in the bathroom , his feet froze as he stared anxiously at the bathroom door .
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when it opened , pesh 's breath caught .
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appearing fresh-faced and clean , megan looked so beautiful as she tentatively stepped into the bedroom .
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`` everything okay ? ''
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he asked .
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she jumped at his voice .
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`` um , it 's fine .
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thank you again for the clothes and for letting me shower . ''
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`` you 're more than welcome .
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and there 's no need to thank me . ''
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chewing on her lip , she glanced from the bed to him .
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`` i texted my mother to tell her i was staying the night at emma 's . ''
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before he could say anything , she quickly added , `` thank you for putting my purse in the bathroom .
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that was very thoughtful of you . ''
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`` you 're welcome , '' he replied .
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then he thought of her text .
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`` so you 're staying at aidan and emma 's ? ''
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after all , the last thing he needed was to have her here-a reminder of what he could n't have .
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it would be enough to drive any man crazy .
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megan shook her head .
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`` do you mind if i stayed here instead ? ''
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when he started to open his mouth , she shook her head .
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`` i promise no funny business .
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i just do n't want to go home yet .
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if you do n't want to me to stay , you can take me to emma 's . ''
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`` of course you can stay . ''
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`` i can sleep on the couch or in the guest room . ''
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he shook his head .
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`` you 'll sleep right here . ''
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he walked over to his massive king-sized bed .
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he turned down the covers before glancing back at her .
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`` come on .
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getting some rest will make you feel better . ''
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she eyed him hesitantly .
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`` i really ca n't take your bed .
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that would be imposing . ''
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`` i do n't mind .
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i promise . ''
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`` only if you 're sure ? ''
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`` i 'm sure . ''
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tentatively , she started walking over to him , her eyes never leaving his .
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she eased down onto the mattress before sliding beneath the sheets .
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when she appeared comfortable , he covered her up .
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as he started to go , she reached out to grab his arm .
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`` no , please do n't go .
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do n't leave me alone . ''
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his brows shot up in surprise .
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`` you want me to stay with you ? ''
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`` yes , please . ''
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`` in this bed ... with you ? ''
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when she nodded , he exhaled a ragged breath .
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`` megan , i do n't think that 's a good idea . ''
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`` do n't overthink it ; just stay with me . ''
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although his brain was raging war at him to make the sane and responsible decision , he replied , `` give me a few minutes . ''
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`` okay , '' she replied softly .
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turning , he strode into the bathroom .
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he did n't bother glancing in the mirror because he was pretty sure he would n't like what he saw .
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