"Break up with Cai?" Dora repeated slowly, shaking her head as she tried to gather her thoughts. She opened her mouth to explain, but Kael cut her off before she could utter a word.
"Just hear me out before you disagree," Kael said, his tone more urgent now. He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing, "You and I—we're perfect for each other. Think about it. We have the same likes, the same dislikes. We understand each other better than anyone else. You know that.You enjoy spending time with me. And I love being around you. And let's be real—we're so physically drawn to each other we can barely keep our hands off one another. I was your first, Dora. That means something. You've known Cai since you were kids, but you've never crossed that line with him. Isn't that telling? On some level, you must know you're not meant to be with him."
"Cai is my best friend, and..."
