As soon as we pass the entrance to the hiking trail, I get whacked on the back of the head. Twice. “I knew this hike was a ruse.” I rub where Oskar and Ezra both hit me. We stop where we are, blocking the path for anyone else coming either way, but we’re the only ones out here that I’ve seen. “Duuude,” Oskar says. I look at Ezra to help. He just shakes his head. “Dude.” I throw up my hands. “Dex and Jessica broke up. What was I supposed to do? Say sorry you’re going through a rough time, but I’m going to leave you here alone while I go on vacation with my friends? You know that would hurt
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