★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TONY ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ I wake up with the abrupt feeling of falling—my head slipping off Caleb’s shoulder. My head swimming, my neck stiff like I fell asleep in the wrong position. Vanya’s standing in front of the sofa, with her arms crossed, looking like she’s been scolding Caleb. Quietly. “Don’t tell me your skipping.” She says sharply. “Levi canceled. Not my fault.” Caleb says. They’re talking about studying. “Hey.” I clear my throat, signaling that I’m awake. She turns to me now. “Tony. Why’s he here and not studying. He’s supposed to be with Levi.” “Didn’t he say Levi cancelled?” “Funny. Because Levi reached out to me, asking if I’d seen you. So, no. I don’t think he canceled.” Caleb squirms beside me, realizing he’s been caught in a lie. I look at him, but he avoids my eyes. “Look, it’s not a big deal,” he mumbles. “I just… didn’t feel like going today.” Her eyes narrow into slits. “And you thought hanging out here was a better u
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