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“The question is,” Miley muses, “what are you going to do to win her back?”
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KATE
Macklin
I want to see you today. Can I stop by?
I just finished breakfast. What time works for you?
Come on, my prickly porcupine. Please don’t shut me out.
The messages blur together as I stare at them, allowing the screen to go black under my thumbs.
I miss him.
A lot, actually.
And I know we need to talk.
But I’m scared. Scared my episode spooked him. Scared I imagined his declaration of love or his reason behind it. Scared he changed his mind and is going to tell me I’m not worth it. Not worth the effort or the anxiety or the fear that comes with loving someone like me. Scared I reminded him how hard it can be to love someone with a chronic disease. And combining it with his own shitty baggage? It doesn’t matter how manly his muscles are. I’m not sure he’s interested in carrying all of the weight. Not anymore.
My phone buzzes again.
Macklin
Kate.
Missing you like crazy.
I know you’re awake.
Kate.
Kate.
Kate.
Kate.
I’m gonna keep texting you until you respond, so I hope you’re ready for a thousand messages.
Even if it gives me carpal tunnel.
Kate.
Katey Kat.
Katey Cutie Kitty Kat.
What did the Macklin say to the Kate?
I wanna kiss the shit out of you.
Okay, it's not my best joke, but I’ve been a bit preoccupied worrying about you.
If I bring a present, will you answer my texts?
