FINN
I am in the waiting room at the Moon Bar. The door opens and I see Zander. I take a moment and tell myself it is Alex. This will never be not confusing.
“Hi,” I say, looking at him through the reflection with a smile. He pouts and puts down his bag.
“Everything okay?” I ask.
“I love you,” he says out loud. I double over and look around, making sure Shae isn’t here. Then I look back at him and try to say it back. But I can’t, not when I’m looking at my best friend’s face. I pull out my phone and text him I love him, too.
“Say it back,” he demands, the pout not leaving his face. “I’ve been saying it almost every day. When you look extra cool, when you bring me food. Or when you rub my back. But you never say it back!”
“I… I feel the same.”
“Say you love me too!”
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