Bruises and Books

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27. overflow

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Marcus felt his throat constrict. It was a foreign feeling along with the emptiness in his chest. When saline flooded into his eyes, Marcus knew what it meant, but he'd be damned if he was going to let those tears escape his eyes. He was stronger than that and everyone believed it.

Molly told him to let it out, that it was healthier, and Marcus obeyed.

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