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The sand felt cool under my toes as Josh and I strolled along the beach, waves rolling gently in the background. This spot was a small blessing, tucked away and private, with the salty breeze making everything feel a little lighter. Josh looked around, nodding to himself as if approving of my life choices. "Not bad, Jess. Nice place to live-so close to the beach. It suits you."

I smirked, giving him a little nudge. "Yeah, it's not bad at all. I can't wait to run again, though. Finn says maybe a few more weeks before we can try, but the walking hasn't been bad. I can get a few miles in before it starts hurting." I shook my leg out to prevent my calf from He chuckled, then hesitated, glancing over at me. "So... the memories. They're all back, huh?"

"Oh, yes," I said with a mock sigh. "Unfortunately for you, I remember everything. Like what a complete dick you were in school."

Josh laughed, scratching the back of his neck. "I guess I deserve that."

"I still owe you an ass-kicking for what you did to Laura."

Josh's expression shifted, and he looked away, guilt darkening his face. "Yeah. I know. Laura... she deserved better." Josh said,

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I groaned, rolling my eyes. "Ugh, the -it's not you, it's me- bullshit. I swear you and Luke are the exact same with the exact same bullshit excuse. You were

that day. She flew out to see you at the hospital, and when I tried to talk to her, she literally ran away." Josh asked without looking at

Josh said, but I wasn't sure it was genuine. "I always knew she'd make

best friend was going places, and the only places I seemed to visit consisted of

to me.

a wave splashed onto the shore, sending a burst of salty mist into the air. But as we walked, there was one question lingering in my mind,

body craved him, and my dreams were filled with him, enough to wake

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tightening just a bit. He shrugged, looking away. "He's been... you know, around. Off-season, so

and I know that's a bullshit excuse." I slowed

just got

I'd waited and been patient, but all I'd gotten from Luke was silence, and I needed more. "Josh, just be straight with me; you know something. Just tell me already. I can take it," I

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