Swimming Lessons

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I couldn't let Art go back when he had the intent of murder glinting in his eyes. So I held onto his hand and decided to take him for a stroll through the woods, away from the campsite. I had gotten us lost along the way so he took charge, leading the way yet still not talking to me. I disliked the awkwardness I felt from our last conversation. His words still hit me in my chest when I thought of them. They had formed into a singular arrow and pierced my chest, I didn't know how to take it out. I didn't even know why I cared ... “ Ouch!” A dry branch jutting out of a tree pokes me in the side. “ Be careful..” He groans irritatedly at me, not looking back. I massage the spot. I scowl at his back and I bite down a retort.. We’ve been walking a straight line for a while now, Chri

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