He was freckled sunshine and hot chocolate in October to her. Michael Wheeler was her first friend, the one who defended her and kissed her and taught her the meaning of 'promise'. "It's something you can never break."
The lights flickered on and off like the gunfire echoing throughout the school. El's cold hands were clasped in Mike's. "We'll be home soon—and my mom will get you your own bed and you can eat as many Eggos as you want.
"And we can go to the Snowball."
Eleven trembled. "Promise?"
"Promise."
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