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This page contains brief mentions of self-harm/suicide. Reader discretion is advised.
The boy sits down next to Keira on the fallen log.
???: What were you doing out there anyway? October’s too cold for a swim. Did you fall in?
Keira smiles nervously, unsure of what to say.
Keira, internally: How am I supposed to answer that? I can’t tell him the truth. He’ll think I’m crazy!
Keira: …N-no, not exactly.
His eyes widen with worry and concern, seeming to draw a conclusion from her evasive reply.
???: Wait, were you trying to…to kill yourself?
Keira, overly defensive: What!? Of course not!