Thanks be to EBT.


"Hey," you greeted, slightly shocked.

"Hi."

Show no emotion. Stay strong.

"I think I left my calculus book here."

"Yeah. It's upstairs."

You opened the door wider.

"Come on in."

"No, that's okay. I'll just… wait here. But thank you."

"Jesus, Angela. Are you really‒"

"Can you please just get my book, Edward?"

You looked me over quickly before nodding and heading upstairs.