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I walked into school after my rest day, and I could feel people's eyes all on me.
Dammit, why had I told Elliot and Evan that I would be fine.
"Emmy!" Max calls from down the hall, running towards me, "You're here?"
"In the flesh," I smile as he gives me a big hug.
"How're you doing? Are you feeling better? Oh my God, I meant to come over yesterday, but I had like three tutoring sessions that I couldn't skip," he says.
"Max, it's fine," I assure him. I wasn't just saying that either. If Max had come over yesterday, he would have walked in on Grayson and I.
"Let's get you to class," he grabs my hand.
"Max, you don't need to walk me to class. I'm sure I won't get lost," I tell him.
"Nonsense," he waves me off, "I told your brothers I'd look after you."
"Hold up," I stop, "You talked to Elliot and Evan?"
Max looks like he wishes he could take it back, "No?" he says unconvincingly, making me laugh.
"Whatever, let's just go."
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I walk onto the all too familiar field after school. Coach had told me that I didn't have to participate in practice, but she was going to be making some important announcements, and it was probably best I be there.
I had agreed, seeing as there was nothing better to do.
"Samuels, feeling better today?"
"Yeah," I answered Coach, and walked to the place where everyone else was standing.
I was greeted and given well-wishes by everyone, until Coach cleared her throat and called for attention.
"As all of you know, the New Jersey State Track Championships were this weekend in Trenton. To say the least, it was quite...eventful," she eyes Max and me.
"As you also may know, one of own was injured and taken to the hospital on Sunday. Luckily, she is doing much better now, and will hopefully be back on track soon. Right, Samuels?"
I laugh, "You got it, Coach."
"But, we also have some good news. Our very Max Harper won medals in both the long jump and hurdles!" Coach declares loudly.
What? I didn't know Max won. I didn't really know what had happened.
The whole team clapped, and I patted his back, "Congrats, Maxxy."
"Thanks, Emmy. For everything," he smiles at me.
I nod my head simply. I know what he means.
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