“The world can be shit.” He sits with me, his arms hanging on his knees. “But living in it can also be amazing. Like ate the best ham hoagie of your life amazing, danced your heart out at 3 a.m. amazing, kissed an alien and shot to the moon amazing.” I glance at his lips, butterflies swarming me. “You’ve communed with the extraterrestrial?” “Just one.” He’s looking at me. “And she’s the prettiest alien I’ve ever seen.” “Wannabe alien,” I correct. “Sad alien,” he amends, his tone flirty. I bite the corner of my lip, smiling more, especially as he sweeps my features. He nods to me. “I think
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