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Kennedy is buying ice cream in furry high-heeled boots that make me think of Russia, and I tag along.

Still shaken. Still regretful. Still insane.

"But he kissed you."

"Yeah."

"Then left."

"Yeah."

"He'll totally come around." She purses her lips as she decides between the Oreo and cookie dough flavours.

"I'm gonna get some chips."

"Okay. Meet you at the line."

I wander away, and turn without looking into the bread aisle. My hip smashes into a plastic basket, and a pack of Fig Newtons goes skidding. I bend to pick it up.

"Sorry..." Annabel glares at me.

"What's your problem?" She all but hisses. I don't even hate her, I loathe the air she breathes. It's traitorous.

"Screw off."

"I will. With Riel." I roll my eyes and she bumps me again when she walks past.

You really know how to pick them.

I hug myself, passing on the chips. I just want to hug you, even though you probably hate me now.

Do you? Really... hate me?

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