2|| Whispers in the Wind

Epilogue

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Mom,

I guess I did that exact thing you told me not to. But I'm not sorry. I almost solved the whole problem in Fir Hills. Isn't that the greatest achievement possible? Remember that girl I liked? Well, I kissed her (I know I'm writing this before it actually happens, but I know it will). About Malia. Yes, there is something. But you know what it is. I figured it out last minute. But please, please try to get her back on track. You deserve a kid who will always be there for you. I'd be that kid, but I'm sort of dead. I feel so bad for betraying my friends, but I know they will understand. And please, mom, don't blame them for what I did. They didn't want me to go. So if there's anything you owe me, it's that. I love you.

-Wilder

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Leo,

*sighs* where do I even start? You are definitely the person I owe the most. My first best friend, not a hint of snobbiness in sight, you didn't care about where I lived or what I did, and how you stuck by me even when I got popular. (Though you are a suck up.) You're like the number one best friend (tied with Evelyn). Remember that time when we were little and my dad got us these police hats? You actually pretended to arrest Malia for being a jerk. I guess there were already signs about what she would end up being. Well, the only last thing I have to say to you is that remember that you are strong, a leader, and I know you can stand up more often. Do it. It's a good look on you.

-Your #1 Best Friend

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Ev,

To you, I am truly truly sorry... for dying your hair green. I was only a few months younger, okay? But enough fooling around. I've assigned Jacob to keep up the tradition of teasing you and Leo. Trust that he completes it. Like Leo, you are one of my first best friends and a real one too. I totally knew you liked Leo by the way. Thank you for the jokes and the whole showing-up-at- my-house thing whenever I was down. I really don't know how to talk to girls, do I? I love you, and thanks for being by my side too.

-Wilder

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Daye,

I stick to my previous statement- you truly really suck. I do regret not getting to know you better though.... remember to prank call Principal Bustamonte for me or I will haunt you after I die.

-Wilder

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Aria,

I'm glad you convinced me to tell stories during school break, because if you didn't, I wouldn't have gotten a chance to talk to Kalyani nor hear Leo's amazing line. And, well, take care of your sister.

-Wilder

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Kalyani,

I'm not even sure what to say to you. I am sorry to you though, because I sort of led you on. I hope you don't hate me for that kiss. But I hope you remember the good things about me, like my general awesomeness and hotness, my love of hot cheetos, my super cool hair, my pep talks, that time I stalked you at the library, and also when I saved your life at Leo's. I could just go on and on. But let's talk about you first. You're brave, resourceful, and also hot (but not as much as me). You have seriously no chill and you're stubborn as hell, but that's what I like about you. Don't let the little things get to you. Just be nice to Aria and try to spend time with your family more. I wish we had more time to spend together, but that was the only bit we had. Maybe someday. Love ya.

- Wilder Fboy XIV

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TO DO LIST:

X get a taco

X tell mom you love her

X make sure to protect mom from Roxanne

X style your hair with the new gel Leo uses

▢ make Kalyani like you back

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Kalyani stared at the paper with shaking hands. He must have accidentally put the list there. It had been a month. A month until she'd finally gotten the courage to read the letters. She thought she had been ready.

She hadn't.

She would show the rest of them tomorrow. But for now... she picked up a pen. Slowly, carefully, Kalyani checked off the last empty space on the list.