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A solemn roomie.
Author: Glassrock
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

As Nathan and Cayden were discharged from the hospital, Nathan wanted to call Drew and Nicholas to come pick them up but decided against it.

The sun was setting and the sky was painted in hues of orange and pink. Nathan felt a sense of unease as they walked out of the hospital, feeling the weight of everything that had happened. The hospital smell and the sound of beeping machines still lingered in his nose as they stepped outside.

"Come on, let's get out of here," Nathan said, hailing a cab.

Cayden nodded, remaining silent as they climbed into the backseat. He was still weak from the accident, his body aching with every movement. The cab driver was an old man with a thick accent, the radio was playing an old song Nathan couldn't quite place.

As they were getting into the cab, Nathan spotted Devin along the pedestrian way of the main road. Nathan's heart skipped a beat. Devin was walking with his head down, his hands in his pockets.

Nathan couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness as h
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