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March 27, 2025

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Dear Jessica,

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I’m writing to you from my usual lunch spot (yes, the Lost and Found box—my throne). Jensen was at the library again, and Judy and I were just sitting there, watching the handball kids act like handball is the meaning of life.

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Anyway, today was one of those days where everything felt kind of loud and kind of dumb, and I kept thinking, Jessica would know exactly what to say about this.

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First of all: the friend group is still doing its little soap opera thing. Thalia is acting like she’s above everything, but also somehow involved in everything. Ximena is trying to act normal, but you can tell she’s bracing for the next comment. And then there’s me and Judy, sitting next to each other like we’re watching a show we didn’t buy tickets for.

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I swear, the weirdest part is how people will say something mean and then laugh like it’s a joke, like that magically makes it fine. I’m trying not to let it get to me, but sometimes it feels like I’m carrying a backpack full of rocks, and everyone else is just… skipping.

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But I did have one good moment.

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After school, I walked by “that street” again—the one with the bakery and the bus noises and the same cracked sidewalk—and the lady I told you about was there. I didn’t have bread this time, but I looked at her and didn’t look away. I don’t know if that sounds small, but it didn’t feel small. It felt like choosing what kind of person I want to be, even when no one’s giving you a gold star for it.

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Also—because I know you’d appreciate this—the teachers made us do another one of those “emotion circle” things, and somebody said their biggest fear was “being cringe.” Like. Sir. We are in sixth grade. We are all cringe. It’s literally our job.

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I miss you, Jessica. I miss having someone who gets it without me having to explain every tiny detail. I hope Seattle is treating you gently, and that you’ve found at least one person who feels like a real friend, not just someone who stands near you.

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Best,

Teagain

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