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Keep it.

Alex

It smells like you.

Liam

You can't say stuff like that when I'm lying here alone.

Alex

I mean it. This house is a lot. Your hoodie is the only real thing in it.

Liam

Then don't take it off.

Alex

I won't.

Liam

It's been a week since I've gotten to take that hoodie off you.

Alex

I miss you too.

Liam

A WEEK. So when are we making time? How does this even work up here?

Alex

I don't know yet. My dad's got all of this mapped out and I'm a nervous.

Liam

Sometime this week?

Alex

Maybe.

Liam

When?

Alex

Liam, I can't give you a day right now. I just walked into this house an hour ago.

Liam

I know. I'm just asking when I get to see you.

Alex