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Chris' POV

I recognize Anthony and before i could even think, im calling his name out..

"Anthony?" I say to him, as the person in between us grabs their drinks and leaves, and now im really sure its him.

He turns to me, seeming surprised to see me.. and wow.. he looks.. way different than the last i saw him

He looks like hes going through hell honestly.. he has bags under his eyes, looks like he's havent had a haircut in a minute and overall just has this.. sad.. energy to him that ive honestly never seen on him before.

Hes usually the chipper, upbeat, gym guy, stays in shape, run 5 miles every morning kind of guy..keeps up with his haircut, his line up and now hes.. growing out his beard.. interesting choice

"Oh Hey chris, whats up?" He asks as i look him over quickly

"Nothing much man.. how have you been"  i ask him "i.. forgot.. you told me you liked this bar" i mention, remembering this now, in the moment

"Im good, and yeah.. this was the one i told you we should come to.. they show the fights here on Saturdays too.. i was gonna bring you out" he says as i nod, remembering the convo we had

I've actually thought about Anthony a lot these past few months..

During my solo therapy sessions, i've talked about how i felt guilty on how we left things.. on how i accused him of something.. i deep down know he would never do.. because of my insecurities with my relationship with my sister..

And i owe him an apology

"Yeah man.." i say, looking down, mentally preparing myself.. "look.. i just... i hate the way.. that shit went down with us" i admit to him "thats my fault and.. im sorry about everything that happened-"

"Woah.. woah.. stop Chris, you're good bro" he furrows his brows at me

"No i-i want to say this" i stop him "i shouldnt have accused you.. of anything" i tell him "i can see now how wrong i was.. and.. i just felt you were definitely owed an apology" i say to him as he takes it in, staring at me

"Chris.. dont even worry about that shit man.. we're good. I understand, seriously" he says "i get it.. you know.. i cant be mad at you" he tells me as i feel a sense of relief lift off of me

"Yeah?"

"Yeah bro, are you kidding" he jokes

Anthonys POV

"So what? You on a double date or something" i glance over to his table, jokingly changing the subject as he looks back, laughing

"Oh.. yeah" he chuckles "with a guy from my job and his girl.. um.. and y-you met julia right?" He asks as i smile a bit, nodding

"Yeah i met her" i say as it seems as if he remembers as well "

"Right.." he says

"I thought she lived in cali though? She visiting again or..?" I ask

"Oh.. oh yeah man, she's out here now.." he admits as i raise my brows

"Oh wow" i say, taking a swig of my beer "good for you guys"

I know that long distance shit was hard for him, so thats good news for him

"Yeah man.. we should uh.. we should definitely catch up, a lot has happened since we last hung out"

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