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Raven Pt. 3

   Warning! Suicide attempt mention. 

   The bridge was a safe space. I leaned on the railing from the right side. Away from the drop. The stars glittered brightly overhead. Papa agreed to not tell anyone about my little breakdown. He simply got me signed up for therapy and got me help. It did help some. 

   My cousins words still hurt... And my brothers. But I didn't plan on jumping. Not anymore. Not like it mattered. Winter was ending. The rocky bottom below was filling with water. 

   "Raven?"

   Ah. Just who I had been waiting for. I turned with a short smile. "Lucky."

   Blueprint frowned. "It's Bluepri-"

   "I know 'Print." I smiled still with a tired hum. My sleep schedule had been fixed before this. Key word Had. 

   Blueprint beamed. "You haven't been here in a while. How did things go with your dad last time?"

   "Good. I'm doing better."

   "That's great!" Blueprint smiled leaning on the railing beside me. 

   "Yeah. I actually wanted to thank you. For stopping me the first time." I sighed looking down at the small trickle of water far below.

   Blueprint hummed. "No problem. I'm happy to help."

   "No I mean really. Thank you." I turned back toward him. 

   He shield much softer. "You're welcome."

   I chuckled and produced my phone. "So. Am I going to get your number?"

   Blueprint reached for the phone and typed it in. I promptly save the contact as Lucky<3. This was the first time I brought my phone here. Before I always thought I wouldn't need it to return home. 

   'Print hummed. "Look." 

   I looked up and saw a shooting star. 

   "Pretty huh?" He smiled staring into the sky. 

   I looked over at Blueprint with a sigh. "Yeah. Gorgeous." My soul swelled and felt full... It was a nice feeling. I stared back up as the sun began to rise. A new dawn. A better day. For the first time I believed that.