"Huh?"
 
 "She's going to end things, I think." I sobered, resting the sandwich on my chest. "And then, I don't know what's after. I…I don't even like thinking about before because I now know how black and white it's all been."
 
 "This is for some girl?"
 
 "I need a drink," I mumbled.
 
 "I think that's the last thing you need."
 
 I grunted in agreement and finished off my sandwich. My phone buzzed in my pocket. I ignored the first time and then the next four until it started making my headache worse.
 
 Sam
 
 You good? Do you need me to get you?
 
 Henrik
 
 Everything okay? I thought you'd be back by now. I'm sorry about earlier. We were trying to help. I know these past few months have been hard for you. Don't shut us out, though. This is the time to make a change.
 
 Naomi
 
 Worried about you! Text back when you can. Love you!
 
 Finn
 
 Hey.
 
 I responded to the 'hey' because, of course, I did.
 
 hi
 
 Finn
 
 How are you, Lincoln?
 
 on top of the world. you?
 
 Finn
 
 Good, thank you for asking. Where are you?
 
 why are you texting like that??
 
 Finn
 
 Like what?
 
 Like some 65-year-old who's just gotten their first flip phone
 
 Finn
 
 Feels the most natural to me, I suppose.
 
 you're something else.
 
 Finn
 
 Thanks. Where are you?
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 