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Oh.

Oh. His breath catches, and the guilt is suddenly overwhelming. He can't think of anything to say, and for a moment he considers just turning and running. He's done worse, by now — he's hurt everyone around him in ways far more harsh. What would it be but another drop in the pond?
But he doesn't run. He takes another deep, shaking breath and steadies himself, looking away from her for a beat. When his gaze returns to her, it's a little more dull than it'd been before. I don't want to leave you, He says finally. But I can't stay here. I can't keep hurting everyone.