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I’ll take it. Her memories have been slow to come back to her lately, so anything that happens is good in my books.

We continue watching the show, and then it’s time to say goodbye, but I really don’t want to. “I’ve got to go and get ready now, baby. Can I text you later?” I ask hopefully.

“Of course you can, I’ll try and stay awake. I wanted to watch the game, but I couldn’t find it televised on any channel I have.” She looks so disappointed. I’ll fix that once I’m back so she can watch every game I play.

“Bye, sweetheart. I love you.” I wave at the screen.

“Bye, J. I…ok, bye.” She waves and then hangs up.

“She was going to say it, wasn’t she?” Codey says from his bed.

“I don’t know, man, sure felt like it though.”

“Let’s get suited up and down to the bus.”

We head down to meet the others in the foyer before we head over to the arena. It occurs to me on our way down that Lottie didn’t mention the memory I left out for her. Maybe she hasn’t seen it yet. I make a mental note to ask her later.

Chapter 59

Charlotte

With Jake away overnight, I’m feeling lonely for the first time in a long time. I haven’t even bothered to get dressed yet and it’s nearing 5 p.m. So, I message the girls.

*Puck Sluts Group Chat*

Charlotte - With the guys away, what's everyone doing tonight?

Hannah - Well I’m the designated dog sitter so I currently have a house full of dogs.

Hannah - Did you want to come over? You could bring Bella with you?

Alyssa - I can come and pick you guys up?

Kayla - I’ll come and hang too. I’ll bring Remy.

Alyssa - Are you sure you can leave the vigil of Louis’ dick that long?

Charlotte - Eww what?

Kayla - I’ll explain when I see ya.

Charlotte - Okaayyy?

Hannah - Oh boy. Do I need wine for this story?

Kayla - Always Mama S. Always

Alyssa – Right, I’m leaving now, pack an overnight bag.

Charlotte - Will do!

Once I’m finished in the bathroom and dressed, I pad into the kitchen where Bella is nudging her food bowl. It’s then I see her sweater. It’s a navy turtleneck with a gold B in the middle. It’s reminiscent of the sweater on my Harry Potter bear.

It looks vaguely familiar, and that’s when I notice there’s a bouquet of pink dahlias and a photo of me and Bella on the kitchen island. Looking closer at the photo, Bella’s in her sweater and I’m sniffing one of my favorite flowers.

Age 21

They say turning 21 is an important milestone in your life; you can legally drink and you can vote. I’m spending mine with Jake in my room at an apartment we’re sharing for our senior year. It’s so nice to be out of the dorms, and I get to share with my favorite person in the world. Don’t tell Wren I said that.