“Nate?”

“Shit …”

“Nate, are you here? Nat-“

Nate stops packing as James bursts into his room. James’s eyes freeze on the large green suitcase, overflowing with creased and hastily thrown in clothing. “What are you doing?”

“Why are you here, James?”

“Ellie called me. Said I need to come asap. That you are going mad.”

Nate cuts a short loud laugh. “That’s one way of describing it.”

“What’s going on...

Mark: Dear diary! Today, dad drove me and Polkadot to grandma. I was so excited I couldn't sleep and I woke up very early. Polkadot was still snoring on my bed, so I didn't move and I read my book. I know he dislikes cars, so I wanted him to rest. When we arrived at grandmas, Jamie was these too because he knew we were coming. We had pancakes with jam, and afterwards Jamie, Polkadot and I went to ...

Missy took a deep breath. it was the day to do it it. This had been going on for too long. it was the day to tell her best friend she is in love with her. Joanne with superb gaydar, with her dark eyes, with the stare that seemed like it saw directly into her mind and into her soul every time she looked at her. Missy shot another glance at herself in the mirror, fixed her bowtie, grabbed herschool ...

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