the recovery project [2]

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preston

how much longer can he fake it?

pretending to be fine, smiling at vivian even though he just wants to break down, dissolve into nothingness to avoid any feelings at all.

"come with me tonight to my parents'? my dad will love you." she asks, interrupting his thoughts.

he swallows the lump in his throat and nods with a forced smile. "sounds good."