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At the back of my mind I knew exactly what we had caused but I trusted her to do the right thing. She's a very careful person. She wouldn't let me down on this one.

I spent the morning again on my assignments. It was a relaxed day at home. I wasn't seeing Courtney today. I wasn't even in the mood.

I just needed that bit of reassurance that she had done the right thing so I called her.

"Hey." She answered.
"Hey, did you take the pills?"
"Yup. Wouldn't risk it. I'm not ready. Are you?"
"Heavens no. I'm not."
"Don't worry, we're safe. I love you."
"I love you too."

Ah! At least. I trusted my girl to do the right thing.

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