Jules came up behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist. “What’s up?” I ran my arms over hers, letting her squeeze me tight. The weight of her embrace blanketed me in a love I’d never thought I’d find. I pulled her around to my front and clasped my hands at the small of her back. “Nothing’s up. Just taking it all in.” She turned her head to the side, looking at our ragtag group of friends. “It’s a good day, isn’t it?” Even with everything I’d been through today and the emotional nosedive I’d taken visiting my mom’s grave, she was right. I hugged her tighter to me and kissed her temple
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