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“But you’re going to” Hope glirew as Amy’s expression softened

Ahed “Only because I like you and she’s not the only one who’s going to miss you”

He’d swear she’d just sniffled

Jack hugged her “You’ll see ain next summer at Rockin’ Tyme Same time, same place You know the drill”

She nodded “Maybe sooner if I can convince Greg to move here”

Jack ss worked out for his friends “Maybe so”

With care to be as quiet as possible, he pushed Taylor’s bedroom door open and made his way to stand beside her bed

She looked pale, fragile But he kn

ew better Knew she was strong and would be okay Better than okay Nothing about her wascocoon and was only just beginning to use her wings He was hu to take flight, to soar

“Bye, Taylor It’s been fun,” he whispered, so low he doubted it was even audible

Unable to resist, he stroked his fingers over her hair

Her eyes opened

He should feel bad he’d woken her up She was sick But he couldn’t leave without saying goodbye to her and knew he’d hoped she’d awaken at his touch

“Shh,” he warned “If Amy finds out I’ve woken you, she’ll skin me alive”

Although obviously still ill, Taylor gave a small semblance of a smile