Kicked
“Last night had been a mess, and given that Landon was nowhere to be seen in the caf, this morning didn’t look to be much better. I put my elbows on the table and cradled my head in my hands.Trent had been quiet after the scene with his mother. I could tell he was hurting, but he kept trying to put on a brave front about it. We sat and watched football for the rest of the day, but his gaze kept wandering. He was lost in his thoughts, and I couldn’t do anything to bring him back.His mother had be...en just as unpleasant as I’d expected. What I hadn’t expected was Trent’s reaction. She’d snubbed me, sure. But Trent took his response a lot further. Though his mom and I weren’t on a good footing, I pitied her. The sorrow in her eyes at his words was almost palpable. Something was broken between them, and I hoped there was some way it could be repaired.I scrubbed my temples with my palms, fatigue washing over me. Trent had tossed and turned most of the night, keeping me awake. The familiar sounds of the caf were some comfort, at least.MoreLess
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