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32. Ask Norris

- Jacob -

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After getting home, I lay in my bed and hugged Coco for a long time. I didn’t see Natalie much at school today. It was for the best, but it made me feel miserable. She came in late and left early from the classes we had together. Didn’t notice her anywhere in the cafeteria either. I get it they don’t get along. But was it necessary to shut me out without a word? I probably read it too much when we visited my old place. It meant nothing. That day and our last few interactions were nothing.

My phone goes off after some time. I realize I had fallen asleep and Coco was long gone.

West calling…

“Where are you? I texted you an hour ago.” I rub my eyes and his voice breaks my drowsiness.

“What happened?”

“Could you bring something to eat? I will bring drinks. Turns out it’s a surprise party… So we gotta arrange everything.”

“Oh… Will his parents allow us at his place?”

“They ain’t home. I know that for sure.”

“You better be... I will see what I can do. How many peo