"Heya chicken, i don't wanna hurt your feelins but i need you to know that we're just mates and it can't be any more than that. i think you're proper ace but i just don't think the whole dating/work thing will work out. i can't deal with everyone sticking their noses in for a start, and i dont want you to get hurt coz they're so interfering! sorry xxx"

I feel awful.

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