by Ivy Smoak
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Summer,
I don't believe you. At all. But if you don't want me to come, I won't. You won't be able to stop me soon though. My parents said they're going to get me a car after I pass driver's ed.
Which reminds me. I started high school! I know how excited you are to go in a few years. It's not any different though. It's still school. But I made the varsity soccer team. I'm one of the only freshmen to do it.
Look up. Even though it's not September yet, Sagitta is pretty bright.
-Miles
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Miles,
There's nothing to worry about. I promise. Is it as wild as Julie made me believe? I get that school is just school. But high school is high school. No matter what you say, I still can't wait to go.
-Summer
Chapter 7
13 Years Old
Miles,
Happy Birthday! I haven't heard from you recently. I know you're really busy with soccer and school, so I understand that you can't write as often.
I bet you're taking driver's ed now. I believe you promised me a visit.
I miss you,
-Summer
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Miles,
It's been months since you've written. Are you okay? Even when I look at the stars, you feel so far away.
-Summer
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Miles,
You were right. I can't take care of myself. I thought I could and I was wrong. Please help me. Please don't leave me alone.
-Summer
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Miles,
It's getting worse and I don't know what to do. Where are you? You were right. You're always right.
-Summer
Chapter 8
14 Years Old
Miles,
I lied, is that what you want to hear? I just didn't want you to worry. But I'm sorry that I lied to you. It was never a nosebleed. He's been hurting me. I don't know what to do.
-Summer
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Miles,
I don't understand what I did wrong. But whatever it was, I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry. Please just tell me how to fix it. You're all that I have left, Miles. You're it. How am I supposed to keep going without you?
I'm sorry,
-Summer