"Staying," I shout at her, as I shake my head no, making sure that she understands even if she can't hear what I'm saying. Then she leaves me alone to observe the group.

They're laughing at something Ryland just said. I like watching the way Justin's smile widens as he laughs. It affects me in a way I've never known before; butterflies soaring to life in the pit of my stomach and my heart rate picks up. I don't understand; I've seen him smile a million times before, secretly sneaking peaks at him in class, but it's like I'm finally noticing it for the first time. It reminds me of something Justin said yesterday; She makes me happy, you know? Yes I do know, because that was exactly how I feel in this moment, looking at him from afar.

I'm suddenly overwhelmed by the need to talk to him. It's been silent between us, online Cassidy and Justin without restrictions, for so long and I miss it.

Princess123: hey. I'm crossing my fingers that his phone isn't turned off and that he'll see the message. I don't know what I'll do if he doesn't.

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