Chapter 204


    The dim light cast a soft glow on her face, giving it an ethereal quality


    Unexpectedly Derend found himself standing opposite a gilt about his age.


    He had always pictured young gigs as delicate and fall.


    Vet here was a girl with the reflexes of a seasoned athlete, which was quite the eye opener


    It took a moment for Gerned to regain hisposure and retract his hand


    Just then, Sarah came nmoing over and asked, “Ann, what’s going on?”


    Anthea nced back at Sarah and assured het. “It’s all good ”


    Tuming to Gerand, she inquired, “You alright?”


    “I’m fine” Gerard responded with a slight shake of his head


    “Good to bear Authen said with a gentle smile. Once she knew Gerard was fine, she walked away with


    Sarah


    As Gerard watched their retreating figures, he felt a momentary daze.


    This was aplete strange, yet he felt an inexplicable connection to her. It was an if they had known


    each other for ages. A very strange sensation indeed.


    Was it just his imagination?


    Lost in thought Gerard remained staring until they vanished into the crowd. He was jolted back to


    reality by a p on the shoulder. “Gerard! What are you gazing at?‘ Healy hade over.


    Gerard snapped out of it “Huh? Oh, it’s nothing!”


    Curiosity piqued. Healy looked in the direction Gerard had been staring but saw nothing noteworthy


    and let it go.


    Let’s roll, Gerard! Time for some drinks”


    Gerard followed Healy, his mind preupied. The boys drank more than their fair share, their teenage


    bravado overtaking their better Judgment.


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    Being 18 and strictly raised, they couldn’t possibly return home in such a state,


    Fortunately, George’s parents were out of town, so they decided to crash at his ce. With the


    weekend ahead, there was no worry about school the next day.


    They arrived at George’s, took a casual shower and crammed into one bed, quickly sumbing to a


    deep sleep.


    When Gerard awoke, he noticed the snow had stopped outside, and the sunlight was piercing through


    the window.


    The room-was filled with a symphony of snores, each more sonorous than thest.


    Gerard looked at his phone and saw it was already half–past ten. George was up, but Kearney and


    Healy were still asleep.


    Rubbing his temples, Gerard got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. He was well–


    acquainted with George’s house after many visits.


    After freshening up, George walked in, removing his cap and announcing. ‘Gerard, 1 grabbed some


    breakfast. Are Kearney and Healy still out?”


    Gerard nodded.


    “Il go wake them up.” George set the food on the table and grumbled, “Man, can they sleep! They’ve


    been out since 11st night. What are they, hibernating bears?”


    Throwing open the windows, George let in the chilly breeze, jolting the others awake with shivers.


    “Damn, it’s freezing! What’s the rush this early, mom?”


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    Georgeughed, “Look again, Healy, And, for your information, it’s nearly eleven in the morning!”


    Finally, Healy came to his senses.


    George tossed clean clothes at them. “Get up, guys! Gerard’s is waiting to have breakfast with you!”


    Reluctantly, they got dressed


    Kearney asked while dressing. “Did you get my favorite bacon sandwich?”


    *Did


    “Got ‘em,” George nodded, “Hurry up, or itil be lunchtime”


    Among the four friends, George was the caregiver, always keeping things in check and looking after the


    others.