The Final Straw

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As soon as the boys came home from selling, they were excited to see us. Honeybelle was with Race for the past few days. Jack was getting lonely with no-one sleeping on the roof with him. He was the most excited to see Crutchie. Race immediately started flirting with me again, and then we ended the night playing cards. To be more specific, we played Dupec.

When Elmer fell asleep at the table, Jack carried him up the stairs. Just like every other night. When Jack left and closed the door, Elmer sat up.

"You ain't asleep." I grinned.

"Nope." He shook his head, also grinning. Honeybelle was rubbing up against his hand. I had brought her in.

"Ya just like bein' carried up?" I guessed.

"Yep." The black haired boy nodded. I sat down beside him, leaning against the wall. He leaned back as well. His arm snaked around my waist and pulled me closer to him. I turned my head to look at him. Elmer did the same. He gingerly pressed his lips to mine.

The End.

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