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“Just order already!” someone from behind me utters. “Some of us have places to be.”

The stinging sensation in my eyes tells me that I’m about to have a panic attack, so I turn and run for the door. I hate the fact that I still have them whenever anyone raises their voice around me. My therapist says I’ve improved so much, but how much could I have improved if someone complaining about waiting for their coffee can set me off?

Hiding in the alley behind the coffee shop, I lose track of how long it takes for me to calm down enough to feel confident enough to face people again. Maybe it really is too soon for me to be out in public by myself?

SparklesTheUnicorn:

Mattie says he didn’t see you in your class

U ok?

ShyKitten:

Can you come get me?

I was wrong

I can’t do this by myself

PanPup:

Where R U?

I can skip my classes today and get us an Uber back home

ShyKitten:

Coffee Shop

But you shouldn’t skip

Eli:

@PanPup if you skip another class, I’m taking away your Xbox

DaddySpence:

I’m sorry @ShyKitten

I wasn’t thinking when I just dropped you off. Be there in ten minutes

SuperMattie:

@DaddySpence don’t worry about it. I have a break in my schedule. Take care of your boy

@ShyKitten I’m coming to you. Ask Donnie to make me my usual and pick something for yourself

My treat

SparklesTheUnicorn:

Awww @SuperMattie to the rescue yet again

SuperMattie:

@SparklesTheUnicorn always your hero

And quit changing the names in the group chat

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