Page 76 of Frozen Over

Not helpful.

Kate

Just speaking the truth.

Felicity

This runs deeper than a nice ass.

Kate

Hmmm……

Felicity

Go and do something useful and make me a coffee.

Biatch.

Kate

You’re closer to the kitchenette.

Felicity

But I made the last one. Since you’re not doing any work, and yes, I can see you’ve been scrolling on your phone for the past half hour—even from across the office. Go and pop the kettle on. Please.

Kate

You’re so bossy these days. Poor Jon.

Felicity

Sorry about that little interlude, Luna.

I catch myself smiling as the texts fly in between two girls who call me their “bestie.”

Me

That’s the first time I’ve smiled in weeks.

Felicity

Oh, hunny. For what it’s worth though, I think Kate might have a point.

Kate

*Takes screenshot as evidence*

Felicity

FFS. Oat milk, please.

But seriously, I do. Plus, if you think you’re miserable, you should see Zach. This absence isn’t doing either of you any good. I think you need to reconnect with what you shared this summer to help you work it all out.

I know he’s struggling; he’s not exactly hidden his feelings. It’s as much being apart as it is not knowing how and if we can make this work.

Absence doesn’t make the heart fonder; it fucking breaks it.

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