“You,” she repeated, clinging onto my arm. “Just you.” “You have me,” I whispered, feeling too much for this girl. “You’ll always have me.” “I don’t want to go tomorrow,” she choked out, crying hard now. “I don’t want to be away from you.” I didn’t want her to go, either. “It’s only for a little while,” I coaxed, heart breaking. “I’ll message you every day.” Smiling, I added, “And think of all that Texan sunshine.” “Sunshine means nothing to me if you’re not in it.” “Liz—” My voice cracked. “I’ll be here when you get home.” “I know.” She tightened her grip on my arm. “That’s the only thing
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