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It was a beautiful day on the campus of Lost Haven University. Unseasonably warm, many of the students were frolicking on the Quad, some playing Frisbee, others kicking around a hacky sack. The mood on campus was surprisingly light after the demon attack that had shaken the city, and one had a feeling, that once classes resumed the next day, things would be more or less back to normal. 

Kyle made his way through the open lawn that made up the Quad. As he navigated his way through the other students that were taking advantage of the weather, not to mention the freedom that came with the cancellation of classes, he noticed Sam sitting in the grass at the edge on the lawn, her attention focused on the sketch book that she always seemed to carry with her. 

“Hey.” He said as he sat down beside her.

“Hey.” She said, smiling as she looked up to meet his gaze. “What’s up?” She finished as she closed the sketch book and put it back in her bag.

“Same ol’.” He said, grimacing slightly as the pain in his ribs flared up.

“Hey, are you okay?” Sam asked.

“Oh, he’s fine. His lady was just alittle rough on him last night.” Ronnie’s voice came from behind them.

“Oh shut up, it’s not like that.” Kyle said more than annoyed at Ronnie’s crack. “Didn’t you have some place to be?”

“Nope.” Ronnie said bluntly.

“Waitaminute…Addie, I thought she left.” Sam asked confused.

“She did, but she’s back.” Ronnie again butted in.

“Ronnie, do you mind?” Kyle asked as he began to grow irritated.
“Not really.” Ronnie teased.

“Seriously, stop.” Kyle said.

“What?” Ronnie asked with mock indignation. However, the look on Kyle’s face made him realize that now wasn’t the time for this particular brand of humor. 

Kyle turned his attention to Sam, who’s expression had changed. She kept her eyes on the ground, almost as if she were afraid to look up. Kyle had noticed that over the week that Addie had been gone, Sam had seemed to show more of an interest in him. There had been a time when he would have jumped at the chance to be with Sam. But that time had passed. He was with Addie, and she made him feel something that he hadn’t felt in a long, long time. 

“Yeah, she came back the night of the demon attack.” Kyle started.

“So…you guys are…?” Sam asked, not wanting to finish the question.

“Yeah. She um…her mother passed…unexpectedly. That’s why she took off like that.”

“Oh God!” Sam exclaimed, “How’s she doing?”

“She’s holding up as well as you could expect. She’s strong.” Kyle said. “She’ll be okay.” He added.

“Wow.” Was all Sam could say. Though her disappointment was evident, she forced a smile.

“It sounds like she really needs you right now.” Sam said as she stood up. “Tell her I’m sorry about her mom.” She finished as she turned and began to walk away.

“I will.” Kyle nodded as he watched her leave.