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Conspirators
I was only half there the rest of the day. Deciding that I would go check on my apartment after work to make sure no one had broken in.
Then I’ll go see mom.
For reasons I didn’t understand, I was feeling very anxious and alone.
She’ll know why.
The day concluded and Porter offered me a ride. I refused it saying the walk would be good for me and I’d be back at the apartment soon.
“The apartment?” He asked incredulously.
I blinked at him. Nodding in confusion. “What?”
“You’ve been calling it ‘home’ until today.”
“I was?” I blinked rapidly.
Why was I doing that?
“I-I don’t know.” I shrugged him off. “I’ll walk, Porter.”
“Kane.” He corrected a bit rougher than he had before. His expression dark on me as I walked away.
He was off toward the apartment.
I walked that direction until he was out of view before veering toward the bus stop to be taken near my apar
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