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The drive home was quiet, punctuated only by small, casual comments. He mentioned he’d be leaving the city in a couple of days, a fact that lingered in my mind. When we reached my building, he leaned over and kissed my cheek.
Back in my room, I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the black box on my nightstand. After a moment, I opened it and slid the bracelet onto my wrist. The metal was cool against my skin.
It wasn’t something I’d ever have chosen for myself, but as I turned my wrist, watching it catch the light, I realized he’d been right.
I liked how it looked on me.
CHAPTER SIX
ASH
Iended my call and leaned back in the seat, rolling down the window to light a cigarette.
“Great, now my car is going to smell like an ashtray,” Henry complained, shooting me an annoyed glance.
“Fuck off,” I retorted, taking a long drag and closing my eyes as the nicotine settled me.
My phone buzzed, and I glanced at the screen. A text from Ethan.
My Pet
yeah we got in this morning
are you coming tonight?
A smile tugged at my lips as I balanced the cigarette between my fingers and typed back.
Me
on my way darling
are you done with classes?
“How long till we get there?” I asked Henry.
“Says two hours,” he said, nodding at the GPS.
Me
I’ll be there by five
My Pet
cool
yeah handed in my last paper this morning
I’m officially on summer break
and please refrain from calling me that while we’re here
Me
what shall I call you then?
My Pet
