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     RYAN'S HEAD LAID AGAINST the cold train window

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     RYAN'S HEAD LAID AGAINST the cold train window. She silently watched as the trees whizzed past, her thoughts racing just as a fast.

It was normal for Ryan to feel some type of anxiety but ever since the asylum, something was different. She felt like there was something she had to remember, but couldn't.

As if it was on the tip of her tongue but she couldn't fully reach it. It was frustrating her.

" No sugar added, vegan vanilla pudding. Designed to appeal to those seeking a gluten-free, low calorie dessert. " Gar's words pulled Ryan from her thoughts.

He was reciting the menu.

" Sounds healthy. "

" Sounds disgusting. " Kory retorted.

Her hand was covering half her face. She was clearly bored out of her mind. A train horn blares in the background, causing Kory to give a slight jump. Her facial expression changed for a mere moment.

Ryan's eyebrows scrunched as she watched the women.

" Hey, Kory. " She called out, causing her eyes to shoot up and meet her own. " Are you okay? " At her question, Gar momentarily looked up from the menu to look at the two women.

" Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. " She brushed the question off with a wave of her hand. " I'll be right back. " Kory added before pushing herself up from her chair and walking over to the bar.

Ryan and Gar shared a confused look before bringing their attention back to the menu.

" Okay, let's skip all that vegan stuff. See if any parts of the menu actually seem good. " Ryan said, scooting closer to Gar.

She placed her chin on his shoulder, her eyes scanning through all of the options. Gar stiffened for a moment at the physical contact, a wave of nerves washing over him. Her face was so close to his, so close.

All he had to do was turn his head and he would be able to....

" Anything look good to you? " She asked, stopping his train of thoughts.

" Oh, uh, I don't know. I-I'm cool w-with whatever. I mean, y-you know me. I'll eat b-basically anything. " He stuttered, anxiously pointing at the various food options.

" Aren't you vegetarian? " She asked, glancing over at him for a moment.

" Y-yeah, I guess, I-I am. " He chuckled. " So, I'll eat anything except meat. " He added, looking back over at Ryan.

The two teen paused for a moment once their eyes locked.

Gar felt nauseous. Ryan finally felt calm.

Ryan snapped out of her trance once she heard Kory's heels, signaling her arrival.

She quickly lifted her chin from Gar's shoulder and focused her attention back on Kory. She took note of the bourbon in her hand, and the exhausted look on her face.

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