SPOILERS FOR CH 2B

"I love you." When Safalin heard the words, her whole life seemed to stop, but she quickly shook herself free from the sensation.

"Ohh that's your meanest trick yet!" She exclaimed, turning away from Ranger.

"A trick? Why would I trick you?" He said in a gentle voice that was unfamiliar.

"Because you always do.." she mumbled, sniffling softly. "You just love making me cry." She said, glaring at him.

Ranger put his hands up quickly. "Please, Saf, this isn't a trick. I really love you."

Safalin stood up. "I have work to do." She left the room, trying not to cry.

She knew the orange haired boy couldn't be telling the truth. He couldn't feel love. Gashu made sure of that. Still, it hurt to know that he'd try to do that to her, but the possibility of him being honest, however slim, hurt more.