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Submitted to Contest #83
Maui “You can yell, or cry, or throw something, if you want. If you want to cry, let it out. I worry when you hold stuff in. It isn’t good for you.” Ava looked at Tyler, her face impassive, but her eyes bright, hard. She watched him, sitting there. Of course he wanted her to cry or throw something. That would make him feel better. Then he could dismiss her; he could tell himself ‘yeah, typical woman.’ She wasn’t going to give him that out. Not this time. It isn’t good for you. A mildly hysterical giggle almost escaped as the thought du...
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