[ This is probably a more serious conversation than either of them anticipated having over boxes of takeout food, but here they are. She listens, and it honestly surprises her how much relief curls in her chest when he says he doesn't plan to take the jump home alone.
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But she frowns when his eyes meet hers. ]
I don't want to.
[ No part of her thinks that's a valid option. ]
I am not leaving you behind.