I have good news and bad news.
 The good news?
 I'm finally getting my cast off!
 The bad news?
 I'm completely terrified!
 "Aspen, you won't even feel it" Charlotte says in exasperation as she flops beside me on my bed
 We're at my house because my mother wants to be with me when I get my cast cut off.
 She came back three days after Charlotte and I's date.
 I still haven't told her about it, yet.
 "How w

I'm currently in my room with Carolina and Kayden as they help me get ready.
 Charlotte told me to dress in something comfy but also said to pack a bag.
 She specifically told me to pack a bathing suit, night clothes, and anything else I want.
 "Did she tell you where you're going?" Kayden asks as he continues to spin around in my desk chair
 "Nope" I say from my closet as I try to find a duffle bag
 "I know where you're going" Carolina says in shock
 I walk out of my closet with a black duffle bag and place it near my closet door.
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As soon as Charlotte pulls into the parking lot I walk towards her car and slide into the passenger seat.
 "You don't look happy" she says as I close the car door behind me
 "My dad asked me to take his place in his gang if he were to die" I say as I turn my head to look at her
 I suddenly feel the air thicken as her teasing smile quickly turns into a look of anger.
 "That son of a-" she starts to say before I cut her off
 "Hey, it's fine. I said no anyway" I say with a dismissive tone
 She ignores me as she reverses out of the parking space and driv

I have good news and bad news.
 The good news?
 I'm finally getting my cast off!
 The bad news?
 I'm completely terrified!
 "Aspen, you won't even feel it" Charlotte says in exasperation as she flops beside me on my bed
 We're at my house because my mother wants to be with me when I get my cast cut off.
 She came back three days after Charlotte and I's date.
 I still haven't told her about it, yet.
 "How would you know? You've never been in a cast before!" I respond in a panicked tone
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