But early the next morning, Sally came to see me.She sat on the couch, her voice a mix of helplessness and worry. "Mara, Brett's been a wreck since yesterday. He's been locked in his room all day, won't eat, won't sleep. He still hasn't even filled out his own application. It's completely blank."Did you two have a fight? You've been close for so many years. Whatever happened, just talk it out. Don't let stubbornness get in the way."I shook my head gently, my expression calm. "We didn't fight, Sally. We just grew up. I have my own thoughts now, and my own plans for my life. I don't want to be tied to someone else's shadow anymore."Sally looked at me and sighed, and she seemed to understand what I meant.After she left, I picked up my phone and scrolled through social media. The first thing I saw was a new post from Tiana. The photo was of a university campus in Kingsley, with a caption that was barely subtle."After everything, at least we'll still be in the same city."Anyon
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