Prologue : When Life Was Good

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"Saul! Gross!" I squealed as the curly headed boy next to me dangled the little worm in my face.

" It's my last day, I at least want to have a good one...". Just thinking about having to leave the only person I ever trusted made my chest tight. He put the little creature down and scooted closer to me.

"Hey now, it's not like you'll never see me again. We're best friends Alex, and best friends are forever ". I looked down at my worn black converse, mainly at the the tip that says 'slash is so fucking awesome' in purple sharpie, laughing.

"You're right Saul, but hey I never really asked but why do you insist on calling yourself 'slash'?" "Well once upon a time...". That was the last time I spoke with Saul in that memory-full, Oklahoma back yard.

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