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I smiled, leaning toward her to give her a hug. I wrapped my arms around her, thankful that my two best friends were finally opening up to Clint being around. I mean, I knew he’d been an ass. But I saw a change in him. A softer demeanor. A desire to do better for himself. It warmed my heart that I had Allison’s support. It warmed my heart that she was willing to reach out and help Clint in such a manner.

I kissed her cheek. “I really appreciate it.”

She rubbed my back. “Don’t worry. Michael and I got this. We’re here to help. Okay?”

“Okay. Yeah.”

The bell tolled, signaling our first transition to class. Allison and I set off for our first period. Biology. Science, first thing in the fucking morning. Like, really? Who the hell made that schedule? Who in the world decided that biology at eight-thirty in the morning was a wonderful idea for anyone?

Then I felt Allison tapping me on the shoulder.

“Don’t look now, but look at our two guys.”

She pointed, and my heart warmed at the sight. I