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"Things might be bad now, but they'll get better, they always do. I know from experience,"
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Max nodded slowly, gaze not reaching his as he walked off.
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Noah sighed, returning to Em.
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Em was scrolling on her phone, chuckling at some videos her friends sent.
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He sighed, flopping down next to her. "I tried," he mumbled.
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"At least he talked, that's progress." She whispered, holding her head in her hands.
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Noah crawled over, hugging her. "Yeah..."
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She melted into his arms, burying herself in his embrace.
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"Im sorry I couldn't help more,"
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