Page 36 of The Friend Situation

And you?

Carlee

Nothing official. Anyway, I’ll check my schedule and get back to you.

Sam

Sure, no problem.

My fingers hover over the screen. I don’t know what else to say, so I let the conversation fade away, the air full of uncertainty.

I messageLexi.

Carlee

You’re never going to believe who just texted me.

Lexi

Weston? I gave him your number.

Carlee

Samson! WTF, LEXI?!

Lexi

The curse is true.

Carlee

THIS IS YOUR FAULT!

Lexi

I’m so sorry!

Carlee

You’re responsible for SUMMONING him. I told you!

Any mention of him seems to draw him back into my orbit, no matter how much time has passed. Call it superstition, but I’ve avoided saying his name for years. It’s also helped me avoid unwanted memories.

Lexi

What did he want?

Carlee

To meet up for a drink. He’ll be in the city.

Lexi

You should.

Carlee

I don’t know if that’s a good idea.

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