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A bug.

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River's Pov.

I was halfway through a bowl of cereal I didn’t want when my phone buzzed across the table.

Noah: We’re at practice. Get your lazy ass here.

Charming as always.

I stared at the message for a second, spoon still in my mouth, and then sighed. It wasn’t even a full sentence—just a command. Typical Noah.

I dropped the spoon into the soggy mess and wiped my hands on my shorts. The cereal had already gone soft anyway. Didn’t matter. I wasn’t hungry.

Grabbing the hoodie off the back of the chair, I pulled it over my head and headed for the door. “I’m heading out!” I called toward Ethan’s room as I slipped on my sneakers.

His door cracked open and he peeked out, toothbrush in hand. Foam was collecting at the corners of his mouth. “Where?”

“Field.”

He nodded once and ducked back in without another word.

I grabbed my keys and stepped outside before I could change my mind. There was always the option of staying in. Laying around. Letting the day pass. But then I’d be alone with my t
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