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get over it but every time something happened I saw that unsure look in your eyes. Yes, I messed up. I shouldn’t have run. That night at the barbeque, seeing one my stupid ex’s, I couldn’t take that you were able to see the type of person that I was. That’s the kind of women I used to associate with. You are this angel. My breath of fresh air and I couldn’t pollute you.”
    Madison started to cry as she gripped her bag tighter around her shoulder. She kept her eyes on the gravel as he spoke to her, feeling him that close to her was only weakening her.
    He reached for her chin as her eyes met his. “Madison, I was wrong. I know I hurt you and I have to live with that but until my last breath, I will be fighting for you.”
    He leaned down and captured her lips with his. It was a strong yet soft kiss. His fingers moved to the side of her face as he braced her. She moaned softly as he pulled away. “I’m a phone call away if you want to talk.”
    She climbed the stairs to her apartment as Mike waited for her on her landing. “I ordered a pizza. I knew you wouldn’t want to cook tonight. I overheard the conversation.”
    She nodded as she left the door open. She dropped her bag onto the couch and turned around to face Mike. He reached for her and pulled her towards him for a hug. “It’s ok, Maddy.”
    “Every time I think I have this under control, he shows up and all the feelings come rushing back.”
    He sighed and kissed the top of her head. She heard the knock on the door when the pizza arrived. Mike left her to go pay as she disappeared into the bedroom. She unbuttoned her blouse and tossed it onto the bed. She reached for the zipper on her shorts and slid them down her legs. She reached for her t-shirt and cotton shorts but suddenly felt exhausted as she sat on the bed.
    She heard Mike in the kitchen grabbing some plates and glasses. She didn’t care that she had left the door open to her bedroom. She heard his footsteps and looked up to spot him standing in her doorway.
    “Maddy, I’m so sorry. I began to worry about you.” He turned around. He moved his hands to the door frame and she noticed his white knuckles bracing it.
    She stood up and threw her pajamas on as the reality finally sunk in. “I’m sorry, Mike. I just had a weak moment.”
    He turned around and smiled. “Yeah well come on, dinner is ready.” He walked down the hall towards the kitchen.
    Madison joined him on the balcony and took a sip of the wine that he had poured them. She grabbed a slice of pizza and sat down. “I’m sorry again.”
    He nodded but clearly wanted to change the subject. “Tell me about class.”
    Madison started to smile as she told him about her morning and her professor. She went on about meeting her study group and being generally happy with how things went.
    Mike chuckled. “Your professor has the hots for you.”
    She looked up at him. “What? You are crazy.”
    “I’m not. No teacher waits for their student. It’s weird. Obviously, he’s attracted to you. I don’t blame him.”
    She grabbed her glass of wine and looked at him over the brim as she drank from it. “I don’t think that’s true. He was just being nice to me.”
    He nodded but clearly didn’t agree with her. “I guess I should get going. You have another busy day tomorrow.”
    “Thanks for dinner. I owe you a home cooked meal,” she said as she walked him to the door.
    He smiled. “I can’t wait.” He disappeared across the hall and behind his closed door.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER FOUR
     
    Classes went smoothly the rest of the week. Madison focused on her lab homework and met with her study group. She managed to put Hunter out of her mind again but she knew that wouldn’t last since the weekend was full of wedding preparations.
    She said good night to her study group as she walked out of the building and towards