"Don't be such a fucking baby."

"I know," Justin said, and when he looked up he was dry-eyed. "I know, I just - you can say anything else, I don't care, but I just. I know you said but I just can't help it, I can't help taking it personally when you say - just don't, all right, unless you mean it? As a favor? I know I'm being -"

"All right," JC said. "I won't say that to you unless I mean it."

"Thanks," Justin said softly. "Sorry."

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