Page 14 of A Lot Like Adiós

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“Oh, I had a feeling,” she replied. “That’s why I didn’t tell you.”

Gabe threw up his hands. “This was a trap!”

“Okay, Admiral Ackbar, calm down.”

“Still with theStar Warsjokes, huh?”

She smirked. “You know it.”

“Well, it’s nice to see some things don’t change.”

Michelle was quiet for a long moment. “I’m not the one who changed.”

Direct hit. He was the one who’d lied, and then left. And she wasn’t going to let him forget it.

But he’d left for a reason. He’d stayed gone for a reason. And that reason was living in the house right next to the one she expected him to stay in for four days.

Fuck their agreement. He couldn’t do it. This was beyond what he could tolerate. He’d sleep there tonight, but in the morning? He was leaving to find a hotel.

No matter what Michelle said about it.

Sixteen years ago

Windows Messenger Chat Transcript

Celestial Destiny: Episode 1 Planning Session

Celestial Destiny: A Beyond the Stars Season 2 Fanfic

Episode 1

By BxGamer15 and ChelleBlockTango

Disclaimer: We don’t own the rights to Beyond the Stars, we’re just two fans who are mad that we finally got Latinos in spaaaaace but they were canceled after one season.

Gabe:

What the heck is up with your username?

Michelle:

It’s “Chelle” for my name plus the song “Cell Block Tango” from the musical Chicago. Have you seen it?

Gabe:

You know I haven’t.

Michelle:

Cool. We can watch it this weekend.

Gabe:

Can’t wait...

Michelle:

Is that sarcasm? From someone with the username Bronx Gamer 15 years old? Why don’t you add your social security number while you’re at it?

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