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Avery's POVThe wind clawed at me as I walked across the campus, each gust feeling as if it wanted to peel away the delicate cover of composure I clung to. The sensation of being watched had not faded. It was like a shadow, creeping into every movement of mine. I tugged my jacket tighter around me, trying to avoid the crawling feeling on my skin.Strolling by my side now, blissfully ignorant of the turbulence inside me, would be Amelia. Her blond tresses whipped all around her face as she continued her tale. "So, I was thinking pizza with the extra cheese and that weird garlic drizzle you always make fun of for lunch today."I had to force the smile, as the mind was that far away. "Sounds good."Amelia halted mid-step, concern displacing her expression. She took hold of my arm, making sure I was looking at her. "Okay, what’s going on with you? You’re acting weird since yesterday. Spill.""I'm fine," I lied, albeit unconvincingly.She narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing me as if she could
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My mind is far from calm because I know it's Theo's point of view. Without babbling further, I'm just going to tell you the most vivid of what happened next."My mind was racing, and before I knew it, I bolted from the house and stepped out to the thickening air with every stride. My heart raced, hands trembling as I held my phone tightened. The very message was burned into my mind: You think you're safe. You're not."The words echoed in my mind ever increasing again and again, each note hanging like a sword on the tip of the hill-wether before being launched downwards. "I don't know who sent it, but their plans are obvious; they want me to be utterly terrified." And they pretty much are.I turned the corner but collided with someone so hard that I nearly dropped my phone."Whoa, easy there," a familiar voice said.Looking up, I saw Jameson staring down at me, concern spreading across his face.His hands gripped my shoulders to steady me. "Avery, what's wrong?" he replied, softer now.
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Jameson POVThe chill of the night air clung to my skin as Avery and I trekked across campus toward my apartment. She was quiet, too quiet, and even though it worried me, I knew better than to push her; after all, she had gone through quite a lot today, and this was pushing the last thing she needed. After reaching my place, I unlocked the door and ushered her in. "Sit down," I said softly. She obliged, sinking onto the couch. Arms wrapped around her body close, and either the sight of my room or the sense of being there seemed to scare her. The tension in her whole posture was palpable. I squatted in front of her, looking her in the eyes and saying, "You're safe here," my assurance ringing solemn and bright like the sun in the clear sky. She nodded but did not say anything; her body still frozen with discomfort. "I'll make some tea," I offered, "Perhaps it will help you find some peace". While the kettle was boiling, I searched through the cabinet for the chamomile tea. The on
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