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“I asked Coach Wymack how I could protect you, and Thea was his answer. He only dragged her into this because I asked him to, and she knew exactly how to break them. I am not sorry. Perhaps I should be. But I will choose you every time. You, and Cat, and Laila, every time. I will lose them all if I must.”

SCREAMING CRYING SHAKING SOBBING

«It was easy work to tip a stick between his lips, but Andrew didn’t light it. He bobbed it this way and that for a few moments, then broke it into pieces and cast it aside.»

I'M CRYING, HE REMEMBERS WHAT JEAN SAID TO HIM

«I promised I would see the Trojans to finals. It is important.»

I LOVE YOU MY GRUMPY FRENCH BOY🥺

«Our office wants to offer you a spot in Witness Protection. You’d have to leave Los Angeles and start over somewhere else»

Not again😭

«This spring Jean had asked Wymack how much it would hurt to be burned alive; now he imagined the fire catching up to his friends and it almost took him to his knees. […] “How can I protect them?” he asked.»

I'M GOING TO CRY FOR ANOTHER 2 HOURS /NOT JOKING/

«In the end he went with the least familiar, reaching for her like she’d reached for him time and time again this summer. It was easier than he’d thought it would be to fold his arms around her, and Cat came without resistance. She clung to him, fingers digging in like she could drag some strength out of him.»

THEY'RE BEST FRIENDS, NO ONE CANNOT DENY IT

I postponed this for a week, it's time to get into😮‍💨 (I don't want to finish it😔)

«It felt impossible that that homey space was gone, with its mismatched lamps and tables, the handstitched quilts from Cat’s grandmother, and the games they’d laughed around so many nights.»

Thank you so much Nora for making me cry my eyes out, AGAIN

«Jean didn’t make him ask but said, “This is my fault.”»

No, it isn't your fault, don't say that 😭

«Jean had come to Los Angeles with a single carryon and two shirts to his name. It’d taken him months to finally fill in the space Cat and Laila gave him, and he’d only recently started adding quiet personal touches to his areas. Jeremy thought of his postcard from Kevin, the wristband from July’s fireworks, and the sand dollar he’d picked up along the way.»

I'm heartbroken, WHY JEAN CAN'T BE HAPPY FOR ONCE?