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turn to look, but none of us care.

“You’re so random,” chuckles Nathan.

Matt smiles and nods his approval.

Sam leans over to me

with a gentle whisper:

“I think you and Matt

would go good together.”

Side by Side—In the Park—After School

We’re side by side

on a bench facing the playground.

Our backpacks rest at Matt’s feet.

Matt carried my heavy

backpack for me

all day at school today.

After The Boys at lunchtime,

Matt and I went to find Jyoti,

and he came out to her as well.

We’ve sworn Jyoti to secrecy.

T is the only person she’s allowed

to speak to about me and Matt.

“There they are.”

I point at T and Jyoti

as they exit the playground,

each holding a twin by the hand.

As they get closer,

I see T has Olivia

and Jyoti has Sophia.

“Kai!” “Kai!”

The Twins call out to me.

“Wait,” T yells