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A million things were running through my mind. I wanted this. I did want to be with him. I had forgiven him for what he'd done, just as he'd forgiven me for running away. So why was I finding it so hard to accept that this was happening? I suddenly felt very sober.

'We can tell people if you want. We don't have to keep it a secret anymore.'

'Its not that.' I sighed. I was finding it hard to piece my thoughts together.

'What is it?'

'I don't know.' I admitted. I just had a horrible feeling about this. Because whenever I'd dared to allow myself happiness, something always ruined it. But I didn't want to let it spoil this moment. I tiptoed up and kissed him. 'I love you too.' I said surely.

I took his hand and led him to my bunk.

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