Page 48 of Lovesick

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What’s wrong?

MERIT

What are you talking about?

CREW

You responded without insulting me. Something’s wrong.

MERIT

Nothing’s wrong. Plus, I don’t insult you that much.

CREW

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I’ve been looking for you all over campus.

MERIT

I’m in the English building. I have a chapter test next period.

CREW

What’s really going on?

MERIT

Ugh, if I tell you, will you leave me alone?

CREW

No promises.

MERIT

I’m just feeling sort of crampy…down there.

CREW

Likeperiod cramps or stomach cramps?

MERIT

There’s a difference?

CREW

Shit, alright. I’m coming, and I’m bringing backup.

MERIT

This isn’t life or death.

CREW

Doesn’t matter. I’m getting you snacks, a bottle of Gatorade, ibuprofen, a blanket, and one of those microwavable rice heating pads from the bookstore.

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