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Needless to say, things ended up just fine. She removed the glass pieces from my hand, and even taped it before the doctor reached home and gave me a tetanus.
But it was awkward between us. After Ruth left and the doctor was still taping me, I could feel Isa's eyes wandering everywhere in my room but not meeting mine. She just wouldn't look into my eyes, as if they held a fire that could burn her.
So after the doctor left, I knew I had to talk to her.
"So.... the deal?" I asked, walking into the balcony where she was standing. She looked surprised but then gave me a small smile, looking away.
"I can't. I'm a medical student and I can't afford a week away from my studies," she said softly. Although that caused a pang in my heart, I nodded.
Medical was hard. Zach had often spok
