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by Mrjakobs

Chapter 4

Noah stood alone in the boy's bathroom. He fixed his hair while checking himself in the mirror. As usual, he hated what he saw. He wore a suit that was far too big for him, in a blue color that washed out his pale skin. His hair, cut by the town barber, looked like a mix between...

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Chapter 11

Noah enjoyed his light buzz in the corner of the bar while Rachel danced with some of her newly met friends. He wasn't sure how he felt going to another party, especially considering the rumors spreading around campus. It took more than one pep talk in the mirror to remind himsel...

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Chapter 31

Noah was lost in memories as they walked down the stairs to the locker room. As they turned the corner and faced two blue push doors, Noah found himself locked in place. It was like the dread in his stomach had sunk to the bottom of his feet and solidified, making it impossible t...

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Chapter 34

"This is Daniel speaking." Rachel's father spoke in his usual rigid tone. It was Dad. He had spoken the same way at dinner, at her birthday, and at her graduation. Sharp, cold, and to the point. Even after his service, the military never really left him. "Hey dad," Rachel said....

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Chapter 37

Mike pushed into Noah and Rachel, causing all three to fall into the apartment. "Mike!" Rachel shouted as she rolled over and laughed. Mike quickly crawled over and grabbed her waist, pulling her underneath him. "Oh shit! Was that me? Fuck, sorry bout that… how embarrassing.” H...

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Chapter 38

Noah walked to Rachel’s front door as a series of slow knocks continued. He opened it slowly, jaw tightening when he saw Ethan on the other side. Fortunately, Ethan's timid candor made the greeting more palpable. "Hey," Noah said. "Yo," Ethan replied. Dull slaps mixed with Ra...

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Chapter 39

Noah stumbled out of the closet as he replayed what he'd just witnessed in his mind. Rachel, still on her back, arched upward and looked at him as Mike stepped between her legs. "How was it, babe?" she asked. Her voice was wavering, like she’d just woken up after a long night of...