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[CW: blood/death]“I feel alive.”I looked over at her, and couldn’t help scoffing, “Do you?” If she noticed my derisive tone, she didn’t say anything. Instead, she smiled, eyes closing shut as she relaxed against the sand. The water lapped at our feet—an icy rush that sent goosebumps up my legs. The ocean had yet to match the spring breeze. It stung. It was nothing but a reminder that we hadn’t made it out of winter’s grasp, though it was easy to ignore with the warmth all around me. Warmth like Cassie telling me she feels aliv...
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