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[A few hours later, she sends him a text.]

I was suprised. I expected to graduate but not then, you know? I was an undead monster, for goodness' sake.

I thought a lot about what you said, when you graduated. That it happens while you're still learning. And that drives me crazy sometimes, that I have to make a move when I don't know everything yet.

I didn't keep it a secret because of not trusting you. I just like having secrets. It makes things feel safer to me, and everything was going to change and I needed that for a little while. I'm sorry it all came out as messy as it did. The other barge shook everything up, and it just seemed like time to let go, that's all.