Villain Ch 1925. Shame Tastes Less Bitter When There's Sugar
She didn't say a word. Not at first. Just walked until she was beside him, then leaned next to the railing. Her presence was light, unbothered. But not fake.
Out of everyone, Jane didn't tease when it mattered.
She looked up at the stars starting to peek through the indigo sky. Her voice was low. "You still think you were stupid?"
Allen didn't respond right away.
"I was," he said eventually. "I knew what she was doing. Part of me knew. I just didn't want it to be true."
Jane nodded slowly. "So you gambled."
He glanced at her. "And lost."
She tilted her head. "Maybe. But you learned."
He laughed under his breath. "Learned what? That I'm pathetic when I fall?"
"No," she said. "That you're not invincible when it comes to love."
He went silent again.
Jane reached into the pocket of her hoodie and pulled out a tiny piece of chocolate. Unwrapped it. Offered it without looking at him.
