44

All We've Lost

"Maybe I should just find a rebound. Although I don't know if it counts as a rebound since Rosie and I never dated."

Ryder narrowed his eyes, his face scrunching in distaste. "That sounds like a horrible idea. You'd hate every second of it."

Anthony rolled his eyes. He poured himself some coffee and popped toast into the toaster. He knew he'd hate everyone second of it. He didn't even like the sound of it and knew very well he most likely wouldn't be able to go through with it. He just needed any sort of help in stopping feeling so sad.

"It will temporarily help me stop thinking about her."

"No," Aatalo spoke firmly, not looking at the boys. He sat in Ryder and Anthony's living room, his feet propped up on the coffee table and a book in his hands.

Anthony quirked an eyebrow. "Why not?"

"No," Aatalo repeated, tone straight. "No rebounding." Of course Aatalo had ulterior motives for keeping Anthony away from the idea of rebounding and finding a new girl. He just couldn't