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They stayed like that until the sky turned amber and the first stars came out, two girls on a rooftop, holding on to each other because letting go wasn’t an option.

Jessi squeezed Brianna’s hand one last time before whispering, “Come on. Let’s go inside before my mom sends a search party.” jessi brianna

“Yeah.” Brianna laughed, short and bitter. “He’s sober again. Wants to try. Again.” They stayed like that until the sky turned

Jessi sat down beside her, close enough that their shoulders almost touched. “The one from your dad?” two girls on a rooftop

Jessi found Brianna on the roof of the old Thompson barn, legs dangling over the edge like she had nothing to lose.

“I don’t deserve you,” Brianna whispered.