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The instructor finished the cool-down portion of the class “Good job, everyone No better way to start your day than forty-five ree, let me hear it”

Most of the students cheered or applauded

Carumble under her breath “I know a lot of ways that are better, like a good cup of hot coffee”

She and Izzy laughed quietly, knowing Toni wasn’t aperson Far from it

“I hope you all have a great day”

Cami hoped so, too She turned to her two friends Izzy had been awake early, but Toni hadn’t Still, they both came They knew she needed them

Toni wiped her face with her towel “Girls, I just have to get a cup of coffee It’s not even seven yet”

“Let’s go to the Starbucks down the block,” Izzy said

Without a word,

Toni rushed out of the room

“I’ve never seen her move so fast before, Izzy”

“Me either No one co cup of java” They walked out of the door, following after Toni

Once they had theirdrinks, the three of them sat down at one of the coffee shop’s tables Toni took a sip “God, that helps”

Ca”

“Sweetie, your text made it clear you needed to talk,” Izzy said “Of course we’d be here, no matter what time”