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Miss Marilyn
Rafe obviously wasn't understanding...It wasn't him, she was concerned about...It was HER. Marilyn didn't trust herself with him. Rafe made her feel...stuff that wasn't safe to feel. "Rafe, you need to really think about what you're saying...and what I'm saying."
All this talk about letting her go was making her feel a little depressed. The box was in her bag back in the compartment...and had been with her all summer. Nothing had happened. It had not opened or gave Marilyn any signs that it had plans to do so..."I just feel like you and I...are a disaster waiting to happen...and before we hurt each other, I need to walk away...because even friends hurt each other."
This was becoming serious fast...
Spending all the time she had with Carter had been a catalyst for something...real. Things had been different in second year...easier...but now, she seriously believed she could fall in love with him.
"I understand that you're worried about self-control, and I truly believe I have enough self-control for both of us." Rafe had changed. He knew he couldn't ask her to kiss him, or wrap her up in his arms. All the happiness he was feeling completely took over the hurt of last year.
"Marilyn, we can be friends...what's it going to take to make you realize that? Me taking another 'forgetful potion'?" He laughed. He was trying to make her think of better times. Even in friendship they had good memories in the past. "Or would you like me to sing?" Rafe didn't give her time to answer and began to
sing, knowing full well he was just embarrassing himself.