The Plan

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Samira's POV We gathered around the flames for dinner. Everyone was sitting on logs or folded blankets, eating sandwiches and talking in hushed tones. I sat between Amanda and Novia, watching the sparks fly into the dark sky. Across the fire, Calvin was sitting with his back against a tree. Ashley was sitting next to him, her shoulder pressed against his. She was talking animatedly, gesturing toward the stars, but Calvin looked like he was a thousand miles away. He was staring into the fire, his face glowing in the orange light. "He hasn't looked at her once." Amanda whispered, leaning into my space. "Who?" I asked, pretending to be interested in my apple. "Don't play dumb." Amanda nudged me. "Ashley has been hovering since we got off the bus. He is letting her sit there, but he is co

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