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“You weren’t gone long,” Rae co a bunch of Cade’s dress shirts on the bed

I shrug “He says he has it covered, so I’ him”

Rae looks at me in disbelief “Good for you”

“Am I really that much of a control freak?”

She laughs “No, you just hate surprises, which is understandable after everything you went through”

I sigh “Yeah, that”

Having your dad break into your house, which subsequently resulted in yourhim, would make anyone a little crazy

“I can’t believe we’re graduating toes the subject She folds one of Cade’s shirts and clutches it to her chest “Four years of classes, and tests, and grades, and it’s finally over”

“It’s surreal,” I agree, picking up one of the shirts and folding it for her “It feels like we’re finally grown-ups”

Rae places the shirt in a box “I’ with you and Xander It’s been nice having you guys around”

I begin to tear up “Not as one it’s been great to not be alone Now …”

“Aw, Thea” Rae hugs me “We’ll always be around if you need us You know that”

“I know” I nod into her shoulder,her shirt

I’m so lucky to have a best friend like Rae—and better yet, she’ll soon be et rid of me We’re bonded for life

I let her go and wipeme so emotional, I swear I cried yesterday when Xander packed ain I’m a basket case”