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Peace Offering

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The cafeteria was loud. I walked toward the long tables with my tray, feeling Mark’s heavy footsteps right behind me. Usually, I would walk as fast as I could to lose him, or I would find a corner where he had to stand awkwardly in the way. Today, I did the opposite. I chose a table right in the middle of the room, one with plenty of extra chairs.

Jax was already there. He had a sandwich and a pile of apples. When he saw me coming, he didn't look away or lower his head. He smiled. It was a big,
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