And then he finds the video. It’s really good quality. There’s no mistaking Alex, kneeling, curled around Hawk like she’s the only thing holding him upright. And Eli’s coach is saying something indistinct, too quiet for Eli to discern with the volume so low. Then Alex is looping Hawk’s leash around his chest and walking purposely up to the nurses’ station, his captain voice wavering into something like desperation. Eli realizes he’s leaning forward without meaning to, reaching to pull the screen closer instinctively. “Hey,” Alex mutters sleepily. “What are you doing?” He’s my boyfriend, the
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No bc I would cry
