[The hug surprises him, but he doesn't hesitate to return it. He needs this right now.
And...it's one of the rare moments where he fully realizes just how selfish he is. Because as much as he cares about her, as much as he doesn't want to see her get hurt, he wouldn't undo everything that had been done to her throughout her life. If he had the choice to go back and somehow make her life better, he wouldn't. She wouldn't be her, the friend he needs.] I'm so happy you're here...
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And...it's one of the rare moments where he fully realizes just how selfish he is. Because as much as he cares about her, as much as he doesn't want to see her get hurt, he wouldn't undo everything that had been done to her throughout her life. If he had the choice to go back and somehow make her life better, he wouldn't. She wouldn't be her, the friend he needs.] I'm so happy you're here...