Interlude 2: Chris

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106 days after dawn

Ashley sent me a letter a few weeks ago. I haven't opened it. I assume it's an apology. But it doesn't end the way I want it to. She told me, she doesn't want to be with me.

I've moved on. I know it's not healthy to be hung up on a girl who you spent one of the most traumatic experiences of your life with. I don't dream of her at night, I don't think of her during the day. Only every once in a while does she cross my mind.

Except for today. I woke up, and I wished she was next to me. I went to grab coffee, and I imagined her sitting across the table from me. I went to class, and I dreamt she had her nose in a book behind me.

I deleted her contact off of my phone and tore off the return addresses that lingered on her strawberry-scented letters. I thought I could have a fresh start. I thought I could get over her.

But I can't.

I did for a while, or at least, that was the illusion. But the truth is, I will never stop loving her.

An: The end is near. Like, five minutes away. Posted the second I finish proof-reading. Pinkie promise.

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