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It was Gwaine, leaning against a lamppost, his washed-out pallor obvious beneath the weak lamp light. Gone was the usual mirth from his eyes, his cheeks had hollowed, and it appeared as if he hadn’t bothered combing his hair in a week. “Hey.” Gwen could not think of anything else to say, and she began to panic, wondering if Gwaine had relapsed. He looked that awful. “We need to talk.” “All right.” Gwen wanted to take his hand, but she was afraid he might not be receptive. “Are you okay? Have you, um…” He narrowed his eyes in confusion, then he sighed as understanding took hold. “Have I relapsed? No, Gwen, I haven’t. I’m just nursing a broken heart. I attended extra NA meetings this week, and I worked more hours to keep myself …show more content…

“I mean, it’s not like you were sleeping with him.” His face fell. “Were you?” “No, I wasn’t. Of course not.” He visibly relaxed. “I believe you. When are you going to see him again?” “I don’t know. There are no firm plans, but his sister is getting married on New Year’s Day, and she invited me to the wedding. I want to go, and he’ll be there.” “And I can’t go with you. Gotcha.” Gwen had no response. She couldn’t very well turn up with Gwaine on her arm after he and Arthur had exchanged punches. He sat back and frowned. “Never mind. But tell me this: Do I need to worry about you and Arthur.” “No.” “Okay. I’d like it if from now on you let me know when you’re seeing him. I’m not being stalkerish, and I don’t want to micromanage your life, but if you’re seeing the guy socially, I deserve to know. I’m trying to be understanding, but it’s tough. Does that make sense?” “It makes complete sense, and I’m sorry I hid things from you. It was wrong in so many ways. I should have been upfront about being in touch with Arthur, but I was afraid to lose you.” “Could you cut ties with him? Are you willing to do that?” She looked away. “I can’t I’m sorry.” “So this is something I have to deal with if I want to be with you?” Tearful, Gwen nodded. “Okay, Gwen. As long as you’re willing to tell me when you two get together, I’ll accept it, and I expect honesty and

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