13- Running away

"Atlanta, you can't run away forever!" Theresa exclaimed, exasperated.

"But-"

"Oh, don't you give me the 'he's my best friend, I don't want to ruin what we have' speech. You love him, and he loves you." Theresa interrupted, waving her arms in the air for emphasis.

Eyes softening, she hugged the younger girl.

"Atlanta, you have to stop running away." She said, rubbing her friend's back.

"Stop running away."