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Beyond disturbed, I grab my keys and rush outside.

Following a group of freshmen, I make my way to the Student Center and pick up my official orientation packet. While pulling out the activities list, my phone vibrates in my pocket.

Easton

You should let me pick you up from the airport when you land this weekend. What time does your flight get in?

I swallow, looking around to see if he’s nearby.

I think it’s best if I just meet you on campus. Got a lot of stuff to unpack + band meetings.

I’m sure you have a lot of football stuff as well, right? Heard you and your teammates are on all the baggage claim banners in the airport.

Easton

We are. That’s another reason why you should let me pick you up. I haven’t seen those yet.

I’m sure Google can help you if you’d like…

Easton

I want to see them in person with my girlfriend.

Tully is available.

Easton

Funny. I’ll call you tonight. Love you.

Love you too.

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ME

Two nights later, I’m standing outside of Tully’s dorm room across campus. She’s decorated the door with pictures, and for some odd reason, each one features the two of us.

We’re smiling in matching pink onesies, running through a field in overalls, and laughing at each other in our mom’s old backseat.

She doesn’t have a single picture with her cheerleader friends or anyone from high school. She doesn’t even have Easton…

Confused, I knock against the wood.

“Hold on, I’m almost done with it!” She yells before opening the door. “Oh, hey. What’s up, Scarlett?”

“I came to get my stationery collection,” I say. “Mom said you might’ve accidentally packed it with your stuff.”

“Yep, I did.” She pulls me inside, and I look around her room in utter shock.

Without discussing it, we’ve purchased the same grey floral bedspread and matching accessories. Everything from the curtains, to the lamps, to the coffeemaker, her room is an identical replica of mine.

“I think I put it down here.” She slides a hand under her bed and pulls out my small wooden trunk.

“Thanks,” I say. “Have a good day.”

“Wait.” She grabs my arm. “Don’t leave me alone yet.”

“Um, okay…”

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