Chapter One: The River's Edge

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^Audrey^

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^Audrey^

Audrey grabs her bag and runs downstairs "Morning Uncle Fred

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Audrey grabs her bag and runs downstairs "Morning Uncle Fred." she smiles, kissing her Uncle's cheek. "Morning Sweetheart, sleep well?" Fred asks. Audrey shrugs "Same as usual." she responds, grabbing an apple and beginning to eat it. Archie walks in and kisses the top of Audrey's head "Hey Auds. Hey, Dad. First day of school and we're already late. Hey, Vegas." Archie says, reaching down to stroke the golden dog. "Hey, you, uh, you stopping by the site later?" Fred asks Archie. "Dad, it's my first day." Archie responds. "Oh, we got to get you going in the office, so next summer you're not on the crew." Fred tells him. "Well, I can't. I've got football tryouts. Or is that not okay?" Archie asks. "No, it's, uh... It's okay. Good luck." Fred tells his son. Audrey kisses Fred's cheek and strokes Vegas before grabbing her bag and following Archie outside "How was last night with Betty?" she asks. "It was good. Good to see her after summer break." Archie responds. Audrey nods and stifle's a yawn "Not a good night?" Archie asks. Audrey shrugs "I've had better." she tells him. "You want to talk about it?" he asks her. "Not really, come on we'll be late." Audrey responds, grabbing his hand and dragging him towards the school.

Opening her locker, next to Archie's, Audrey puts her stuff away and grabs the books she needs "Bro, you are ready for football. I'm not kidding you, dude. You got ripped. Dude, you're a beast. Look at this arm, it's diesel! How much are you benching, like 220? 225? You got to give me some tips, man. Romanian deadlifts, right? Taking some T? Ginseng? Maca root? Tribulus terrestris?" Reggie starts questioning Archie. Audrey rolls her eyes slightly and shuts her locker "It's from working construction, Reg." Archie tells him. "Oh, yeah, yeah, that's right. Yo, Moose. Look who grew up over the summer." Reggie calls to their friend as they start walking off, Archie grabbing Audrey's hand so he doesn't loose her. "Hey!" Moose smiles. "Yo, be honest with me. You work on any houses? Any private homes?" Regiie asks. "Yeah, a couple." Archie nods. "Did you tap some cougar ass this summer?" Reggie smirks. "We." Audrey cringes. "You know what, I think that's more a fantasy from your wank-bank, Reggie. I'll catch you guys soon." Archie says, pulling Audrey down the hall. "Peace out, brother." Reggie calls after them. Audrey sighs and tucks her hair behind her ear as she looks at her phone "What's wrong?" Archie asks her. "Nothing just tired and not wanting to be here." she responds. Archie nods "Come on." he smiles, pulling her along the corridor.

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