When I get home, Evelyn is gone. There’s a buzz in my head while I shower. So much stuff flows around, and it’s hard to concentrate on just one thing. I keep wanting to check my phone, keep waiting for Jared to text. I miss him. I think I’m starting to become immune to the chaos he causes to my emotions.

What is wrong with me?

I spend the time grabbing food and flicking through the TV channels before I have to leave for Ashley’s.

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