Deceptive

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Parts 3
Time 15m

I knew that I should have been back in the waiting room where they told me to be, but I was anxious to hear what they were saying about me. I pressed an ear up against the cold, hardwood door. 

"...in her head. This boy, this new friend of hers, is a coping method for the loss of her brother. I'd say it's schizophrenia," I heard Kathy say. 

"And is there anything to help her, well, get back in touch with reality?" My mom asked hesitantly. 

I wasn't crazy. 

"Encourage her to make new friends. Real ones." Kathy replied. I rolled my eyes. 

Why can't they see him? 

"Lets go back to the waiting room." Alyn whispered in the ear that wasn't eavesdropping. I stood up and faced him. He was looking back at me with a sad smile. His green eyes were filled with sorrow as he grabbed my hand and took me to the other room. 

He's right here. How can they not see him?All Rights Reserved

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