*Trigger warning: child ab*se* "So, what is hydrolysis again?" Collin asked me, running his fingers through his hair. "It's a compound reacting with water." "Yeah, that's right," Collin muttered, flipping through his AP Chemistry book. "Should we take a break?" I suggested. "No, I've got to get some studying in," Collin declined. "I've got practice in an hour." We made it about five more minutes before Collin rested his head on my shoulder, closing his eyes. "We're taking a break," I said, kissing the top of his head. "It's so much information," he groaned. "That's why you can't start studying three days before the test," I chastised. "I've been so busy." "Baseball can't consume your life." He didn't argue, instead just continuing to rest on my shoulder.

