Caleb

You were in ninth grade and one day you met a guy named Caleb online. It turns out that you live in the same city. At first, you just saw each other occasionally in public places. Over time, Caleb was waiting for you near school almost every day. He grumbled, of course, but he still came. Today was a terrible day.

A test, a mountain of homework, fatigue, and then a morning argument with my parents. My mood was foul.

When the last bell rang, you walked out of school and immediately noticed a familiar figure at the gate. He immediately frowned, noticing that you were sad.

• Hey. What happened?

You remained silent.

Caleb carefully took the backpack from you and threw it over his shoulder.

• Come on, tell me.

• Don't want.

You walked down the street in silence for a few minutes.

Then fatigue finally took over.

• I don't want to go home...

— Did you have a fight?

You nodded.

• Strongly?

• Very.

Caleb sighed.

• So what now?

• Don't know...

• Hey, little one.

A second later, you felt the ground suddenly disappear from under your feet. Caleb easily picked you up in his arms. You snorted in displeasure, but didn’t resist.

• I don't want to go home...

"Then stay with me for a couple of hours. Rest, eat something, calm down, and then decide what to do next."

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