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I liked it

Even though you kept it so messy and short

Cassandra: pls don’t remind me D:

i looked terrible!!!!!

Beckett: Don’t shame baby Cass for her decisions

She’s your most adorable version to me ;)

Cassandra:ohhh

that’sss….<3

i have to go now

thanks for answering becky <3

Beckett: Always <3

I wouldn’t have cared, by the way.

Cassandra: cared about what?

Beckett: If you looked disgusting

I really doubt you do

You’re a beautiful girl

And I wouldn’t have cared

It doesn’t matter to me

Cassandra: stop you’re making me blush *-*

Beckett: Good *-*

I like it when you blush too

It’s cute

BECAUSE SHE ASKED ME TO

Beckett

NOVEMBER, 2016

It’s a bright, sunnyday outside, but Pepé is having none of it. He’s been in a mood ever since I took him to the vet for a checkup. I had to bribe him with fried chicken to get him to jump out of the car afterwards. The vet reassured me that his fur is still shedding so much because he feels stressed, but at least his health is improving, little by little.

Small victories, I guess.

Pepé‘s tail hangs low as we make our way back to the house, like he’s sulking. He probably feels betrayed after getting poked at.I’m hoping seeing his favorite person might help him cheer up a little. Cassandra isn’t here yet, but she’s supposed to be on her way home from school soon. I wait for her outside, wanting to give her a rundown on what happened at the appointment.

When Caleb Monteiro pulls up, I spot her leaning in to kiss him before getting out of the car. Another guy seems to be driving, but I don’t recognize him. I tell myself not to stare at them for too long, but it’s hard not to. It looks like Antony was right, after all. If he’s driving her home, they must be a thing now.

“Beckett!” She rushes to my side, her long braid flying behind her. I open my arms to give her a hug, which she is enthusiastic to return. “Sorry I didn’t text you back, but I missed you all day!

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