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But you knew it wouldn't last.

You knew the universe wouldn't let the two of you be happy, just for a little while.

Tyler didn't come to the park today.

You used to just sit by yourself when Tyler didn't show up, anxiously waiting for him to walk up to the tree you always sit under.

Today, though, you immediately get up and go to his house.

You're not letting something terrible happen to him again.

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