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There were glittery wreaths on lareenery with red berries in planters that held flowers in the summer Store s looked like Christ Max that he had to get his family’s presents before he went home because there ay more options in Toronto

They sat next to each other on a two-seater as the streetcar ot crowded fast, catching every red, people squeezing on and off at every stop

Max finally broke as they inched toward College Street “You said you’ll be alone over the holidays? You don’t want to head ho for? Why aren’t you going?

Jere to Haith Sean Taking a cruise around the islands and stuff They’re spending a lot on o anyway It’s totally fine”

“Right” Max nodded and pretended he believed for a nanosecond that anything about the situation with Jeremy’s folks was “totally fine” He shifted, his knee ja Jeremy in his barebones little dorm room on a deserted campus for weeks

Max didn’t like that idea one little bit In fact, he hated it

How could he help? He autoh options in his mind like the different plays on a football field

“The best way toapp Well, ‘dating’ can be a little euphened up for any?”

Wide-eyed, Jeremy shook his head “I’ve looked at them in the app store, but…”

Strangely, Max was glad to hear he hadn’t cruised for guys online Which et laid, this was going to help He pulled out his phone and pointed to an icon “This one’s good if you want to check it out”

“Uh-huh Okay!” Jere to law school,” he said, clearly eager to change the subject

“I guess” Noas Max’s turn to be reticent

Jeremy frowned “You don’t sound too sure”

Busted He laughed it off “Just stressed about the LSAT”