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FRIENDSHIP Later, 8:16 P.M. Olly: you’re logged on early Madeline: I told my mom I had a lot of homework. Olly: are you all right? Madeline: Are you asking if I’m sick? Olly: yes Madeline: So far, so good. Olly: are you worried? Madeline: No. I’m fine. Madeline: I’m sure I’m fine. Olly: you are worried Madeline: A little. Olly: i shouldn’t have. i’m sorry Madeline: Please don’t be. I’m not. I wouldn’t trade it. Olly: still Olly: are you sure you’re ok? Madeline: I feel brand-new. Olly: all from holding hands huh. imagine what a kiss would do Madeline: … Madeline: Friends don’t kiss, Olly. Olly: really good ones can
RESEARCH TWENTY-FOUR HOURS LATER, kissing is all I think about. I see the words imagine what a kiss would do whenever I close my eyes. At some point it occurs to me that I don’t know anything about kissing. Of course, I’ve read about it. I’ve seen enough kissing in movies to get the idea. But I’ve never pictured myself as a kissee, and certainly not a kisser. Carla says we’re probably OK to see each other again today, but I decide to wait a couple more days. She doesn’t know about the touch on my ankle, the holding hands, the almostshared breath. I should tell her, but I don’t. I’m afraid she’ll stop our visits. Another lie to add to my growing count. Olly’s now the only person in my life that I haven’t lied to. Forty-eight hours post-touch and I’m still feeling fine. I sneak peeks at my charts when Carla’s not looking. Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature all seem OK. No early warning signs in sight. My body goes a little haywire when I imagine kissing Olly, but I’m pretty sure that’s just lovesickness.
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FRIENDSHIP<br />
Later, 8:16 P.M.<br />
Olly: you’re logged on early<br />
Madeline: I told my mom I had a lot of homework.<br />
Olly: are you all right?<br />
Madeline: Are you asking if I’m sick?<br />
Olly: yes<br />
Madeline: So far, so good.<br />
Olly: are you worried?<br />
Madeline: No. I’m fine.<br />
Madeline: I’m sure I’m fine.<br />
Olly: you are worried<br />
Madeline: A little.<br />
Olly: i shouldn’t have. i’m sorry<br />
Madeline: Please don’t be. I’m not. I wouldn’t trade it.<br />
Olly: still<br />
Olly: are you sure you’re ok?<br />
Madeline: I feel brand-new.<br />
Olly: all from holding hands huh. imagine what a kiss would do<br />
Madeline: …<br />
Madeline: Friends don’t kiss, Olly.<br />
Olly: really good ones can
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