Scott is taking Jean home despite their argument a while ago. They are so silent inside the car; the tension is high. No one has the confidence to speak.

They already reached Jean's house; not even a single word has spoken.

Scott took the courage to send her text message of apology later in the evening. He told her he was sorry about what happened a while ago in school and he put all the blame to himself for being hot-tempered and impatient.

...Jean, I am really sorry. I just don't know how to react. I've been overreacting, I guess. :( I hope you will forgive me for my behaviour recently. You know that I love you so much and I really care for you. Please tell me what to do just you will forgive me. :(

Jean paused for a moment before she could absorb everything. Then finally she replied.

Apologies taken.

Scott feels so happy. Both of them can now have their good night sleep.

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Scott waited in his car for Jean. A few minutes later Jean gets inside his car. Scott reluctantly kissed her on her cheek. She didn't protest.

"Uhmm... about yesterday..." she started.

"What about yesterday?" he tried to sound innocent. As if nothing's happened.

"I mean, you know... Dunc-"

"Jean, I almost forgot about it." He cut her words and smiled at her with assurance.

It made Jean silent until they arrive school.

"I will see you later Jean."

"See you Scott." She replied with a smile as they parted in the hallway.

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Why is he doing this? Why can't he just be mad at me and yell at me? Jean is seriously frustrated. Duncan is trying his best to get her back. Scott, her current boyfriend, is so understanding with all that is happening around them. There's Taryn threatening her. She just can't figure out what really bugs her, what she is most afraid of.

"Jean." Scott said softly.

She snapped out of her reverie. She looked at him with a puzzled look.

"You're spacing out again." He sighed.

"I'm sorry. I just feel so tired these days." She fixed again her eyes on the lake.

"So do I." He answered dryly.

She bit her lower lip, unable to speak. She feels guilty.

"C'mon, I'll get you home." He said with a smile on his face but the sadness in his eyes is evident. He got up from the grass they've been sitting and offered his hand to her.

"Scott, why are you like this?"

"I don't understand." He is confused.

"You're so kind and patient. You always put the blame in yourself though we know it's my fault."

He just smiled, holding her hand as they walk towards his car.

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