Chapter 12

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I was outside in the backyard playing catch with Singer when Jack came out back looking sad. I look up at him while playing tug of war with the puppy. "What's wrong?" I ask.

Jack lay down in the grass, and Singer ran towards him, covering his face with licks, his fluffy white tail wagging a mile a minute.

"I have to leave tomorrow. School starts in two days." Jack explained.

My good mood immediately as I lay down beside him, but not before pulling Singer off his face. "Really?"

Jack nodded. "And I can't come visit as often, because it's my senior year."

I looked at him sadly. Singer could sense the sadness, so he started whimpering and barking, nuzzling us to try and cheer us up.

Jack searches for the emotions in my eyes. "I don't want to leave you." He whispered as he places his hand on my cheek, making me shiver.

"I don't want you to leave me either." I whispered back.

Jack stared into my eyes once more before leaning in...

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