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Why the fuck did I say I’d let him know?

I need to talk to the guys before Wes runs his mouth to them.

My thoughts are going crazy and I’m panicking about what they will think. Or more importantly, what Sierra will think if she hears about it. I’m trying so hard to prove to her that I’m not the horrible person I’ve been acting like.

How do I get myself into these situations?

Chapter 23

Braxton

Me: I get to send Sam’s message today. But before I do I wanted to tell you how much I’ve missed you.

Me: In case you’re wondering, it’s a lot. ??

Me: You weren’t in school today? Are you still coming back? Please say you are.

Me: Baby, come on, give me something here. This conversation is getting one sided.

Me: I finished the book I was reading with you and went on to the next in the series. It was rough. How they kidnapped her and everything. What she went through.

Me: Truthfully it made me think of you. Why didn’t you say something? Sam hasn’t told us anything, but I know someone hurt you. Who was it? I overheard my dad and the social worker talking today when she came to visit. She said you wouldn’t say who did it, just that you fell and it was an accident.

Me: Why did you lie? Who are you protecting?

Me: Please talk to me Sierra.

Me: I think I love you.

Me: I’m here. Anytime, day or night. Message, call, anything. Just talk to me.

Me: Here’s Sam’s video.

Zander

Me: I know I messaged yesterday and that technically today is Braxton’s day. Yes, before you ask, we are taking turns. Shit, maybe I should’ve let you ask. At least then you’d be replying, instead of the silent treatment.

Me: Fuck. That made me sound like a dick. I want to delete it since you haven’t read it yet, but then that would look worse.

Me: I just want to hear your voice. You were the bright spot of my day and I miss you.

Me: When are you coming back to school? Are you coming back?

Me: Are you okay? Do you need anything?

Me: Dad said you were with your uncle? What’s he like? Is he being good to you? If not, I can come to wherever you are and kick his fucking ass. Me and my brothers.

Me: Wait, is he a big dude? Will I need a bat? Golf Club?

Me: Shit, please don’t tell me he’s a bodybuilder or something? Whatever. I’d take down Goliath for you.

Me: Seriously? Are you okay? I need my project buddy back. I’ve been reading our ?? but we do need to get together to work on it. Cause you are coming back. Right?

Me: I was hoping to see you today. But you weren’t there and believe me, all 3 of us were looking all over the place.

Me: Sierra, please just say hello or something. I just need to know you’re there and you’re okay. I mean I know you are because you’re sending Sam the videos, but it’s not to me.

Me: I’ve been wanting to tell you something, but I want to do it to your face. And I need to see you to do that.

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