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december 14, 2007

Wren
I just got my copy of People. You okay, Chris?

Chris
Damn, should've figured you'd see it. I'm fine Wren, really

Wren
You sure?

Chris
Yeah, more than sure actually. If I were to tell you something, could you keep it a secret?

Wren
You know I can

Chris
The entire time I was with Ruby, something felt missing. And I think we both know that it was Cole

Wren
You've still got that crush on her?

Chris
It never goes away. It's always there. I think it's just in me to love Cole

Wren
You should tell her, Chris

Chris
You think?

Wren
Definitely. Let her know what's going on with you

Chris
And if she rejects me?

Wren
Then you'll suck it up and be a good friend because let's be honest, you can't live without Cole

Chris
You're right, of course

Wren
Aren't I always? Go get your girl, lover boy

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Chris
Hey Cole, long time no talk

Colette
I saw in the magazines, Chris

Chris
Of course you did

Colette
How are you?

Chris
Not the best, but breakups happen

Colette
They do. I just wish you weren't hurting. You don't deserve it

Chris
Thanks, Cole. You were always too sweet for me

Colette
What do you mean?

Chris
You're just such a good person. A much better person than me

Colette
Don't say that. You're amazing, Chris

Chris
You're the only one that seems to think so right now

Colette
Don't go throwing yourself a pity party now

Chris
If I invited someone to my pity party, would it be a pity party anymore? You free to hang out?

Colette
Oh. I'm... actually on my way to meet a date

Chris
No kidding. Who's the lucky guy?

Colette
Charlie Young

Chris
I've seen him in some stuff. He seems nice

Colette
But if you really need me I can cancel. Charlie will understand

Chris
What kind of friend would I be if I let you cancel your date? I'll be fine, Cole. Pity parties are meant to be celebrated alone

Colette
If you're sure...

Chris
Absolutely sure. Have fun tonight

Colette
Thanks Chris. You're the best

Chris
What are friends for?

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Forgot to mention, but this story will have some significant time jumps, so just make sure you're paying attention to the dates at the top of each chapter!