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Almost as soon as she hugged him Nancy started berating herself. What was she thinking? This was such a bad idea. Her feelings about him were already muddled enough, without her adding to it. And boy was she adding to it. His scent – something mild, clean yet spicy – was hard to miss, and he was so… solid. Heart beating faster, face flushed, she moved away hastily.
"S-so um," she cleared her throat, "you shouldn't blame yourself. You're a good person to care so much."
Scott stared at her for what felt like the longest time before he smiled. "Thanks Nancy."