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I love that he notices my hair, clothes, and makeup

I turn back to Ryan, uncap my water bottle, suck the last drop of water from the mouthpiece

Click

“Not sure I get this, Leigh”

“It’s fun” I pull my cell out “Your turn”

He shoots htens his t-shirt

He stares up at the sky like all his hopes and dreams are in the sunset Click

He turns to the caeous mix of hurt and frustration Click

Then he blinks, and it’s garden grade exhaustion Click

I move closer “Take one with me”

His eyes light up with epiphany “No”

“Why not?”

“You’re better than this”

“Than posing during a run with my best friend?”

His expression softens Itmy best friend