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Shit. She’s caught me contemplating, and she knows it.

“I still say you should just talk to him,” she whispers between us, though Abby clearly hears.

“Syd, I love you. But when have you ever held back your thoughts?” Abby points out.

We all know the answer isnever.

Instead of answering either of them, I deflect by focusing our attention on Abby. “Have you found out when you’re moving to Baltimore?”

“The plan as of today is after graduation, we’ll fly out for a week to check out apartments and see what we’ll need. Then we’ll come back and drive our things across the country. I might end up selling my vehicle, but it’s still up in the air.”

“Wow, that’s a lot of changes in the next month or so.”

“Don’t worry, I’m still planning on paying the rent through our lease. But I’ll likely be gone by the middle of June,” Abby assures us. But that’s the least of our worries.

“We’re so excited for you, Abs, but I’m not gonna lie…” Chloe holds her hand over her heart as she fights back emotions. “We’re gonna miss you when you’re gone.”

Nodding my head in agreement, I remain silent because I know I totally suck at goodbyes.