Magnetic fields.

I'm disappointed. It could be worse, but I really don't understand. I don't understand why he would be allowed to be in my life, and have this whole thing set up just to have it taken away?

He's taking a family member to the dinner. I know she's not a threat to me, but I really wanted to go.

I don't know how to talk to him now without the prop of the raffle winning. But I so need to because the attraction between us is strong enough to flip the north and south poles.

I just don't want to get burnt again. I'd almost rather be alone than risk having that happen.

...Almost.