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"Huh?"

"She's going to end things, I think." I sobered, resting the sandwich on my chest. "And then, I don't know what's after. I…I don't even like thinking about before because I now know how black and white it's all been."

"This is for some girl?"

"I need a drink," I mumbled.

"I think that's the last thing you need."

I grunted in agreement and finished off my sandwich. My phone buzzed in my pocket. I ignored the first time and then the next four until it started making my headache worse.

Sam

You good? Do you need me to get you?

Henrik

Everything okay? I thought you'd be back by now. I'm sorry about earlier. We were trying to help. I know these past few months have been hard for you. Don't shut us out, though. This is the time to make a change.

Naomi

Worried about you! Text back when you can. Love you!

Finn

Hey.

I responded to the 'hey' because, of course, I did.

hi

Finn

How are you, Lincoln?

on top of the world. you?

Finn

Good, thank you for asking. Where are you?

why are you texting like that??

Finn

Like what?

Like some 65-year-old who's just gotten their first flip phone

Finn

Feels the most natural to me, I suppose.

you're something else.

Finn

Thanks. Where are you?

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