“Em, look at me a minute.” She stopped, looking like the whole world sat on her shoulders. What the hell was wrong? I knew if I asked, she wouldn’t tell me, though. “Em?” I murmured. Just look at me. Still, she wouldn’t turn. She was right here but miles away, and my chest ached. “I grabbed you a study guide, too.” I reached into my pocket and pulled out the folded packet. “Here.” I reached through the books and handed her the guide. It only took her a moment to reach out and finally take it, but when she did, I let it go and grabbed her hand instead. She sucked in a breath and tried to pull
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