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I nod, my throat tight as I reach out to give his hand a light squeeze. “I know. Good thing I’ve got you back now.”
Later that night,the hospital looming behind us, I stand with Annika by the car that will take her to Sota Akiyama’s private plane. The air is cool, biting against my skin, and the weight of the moment presses down on my chest like a boulder.
“I’ll be back soon,” Annika says, pulling me into a big bearhug. “I promise.”
I hold her close, my throat tight with unshed tears. “You’d better. If you don’t, I’ll come to Kyoto and causesomuch trouble.”
She laughs, trying to hide her other, less happy, emotions. “You promise?”
“We’d burn that place down, bitch,” I grin. “So you’d better come back soon.”
She bites her lip as her eyes lock with mine. “You’re my family, Frey.”
“You have Kenzo now, too,” I remind her softly, though the words taste bitter as they leave my mouth.
Annika wipes her eyes, a sad smile pulling at her lips. “I’ll visit. I’ll make sure of it. Or else I’ll just fly you out and keep you there.”
I nod, hugging her tightly. Then it’s time to go.
I’m unable to speak as I watch her climb into the car. As it pulls away, that hollow ache in me deepens, settling into my bones like a chill I can’t shake.
For the first time in ages, I feel completely alone.
Hours later, back at Kir’s mansion, I sit alone in my room, staring at my phone.
Ihatethat I’m even contemplating texting him. Irefuseto be that emotionally needy chick who pathetically calls and texts and pines over the guy she screwed, even if it was her first time.
So I bring up my convo with Annika and text her instead.
Me
Any good inflight movies?
Annika
Dude this plane is INSAAAANE. It’s not a jet. It’s a fucking 747.
My brows shoot up. Holyshit.
Annika
Forget inflight movies. I just had sushi and sake with Sota at the freaking sushi bar on this bitch!
Me
Goddammit. Pair me with peanut butter and call me jelly.
Annika
LOL
Me
:( :( :(
Annika
I wish you were here. It’d be so much cooler
