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Was it reckless and fast? Maybe.
Did I want to?
Yes.
Yes, I did.
When was the last time I’d done something that was only for myself, regardless of what anyone thought? It had been a while.
Beyond all of that, they made me feel safe. We had our instincts for a reason. Mine told me that I would regret it forever if I didn’t try.
I made myself move so I couldn’t second guess anymore.
Trinity
Hi. You guys around?
Logan
We are. What’s up?
Trinity
The apartment’s going to need a lot of repairs before I can stay there again.
So if that room is still free?
Bastian
Are you on your way?
Trinity
Leaving the police station now.
The list is done.
Brooks
Drive safely, but also as quickly as possible.
Theo
Seconded.
Logan
Thirded?
Bastian
We’ll be waiting.
It felt faster because they lived in the tallest building in Clarity, and I could see it getting closer, even in the dark. Excitement and nerves tingled everywhere and made me bounce. Who knew what was going to happen, but I wanted it.
Andfuckit felt good to own that.
The twins waited at the entrance to the parking garage, with Brooks holding a sticker. “So you can get in and out of the garage,” he said, placing it on my windshield. “You remember where you parked yesterday?”
