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He could never leave, and Van would never want to stay.
But Christ, his mom was there. In his house and she was laughing and dancing and…happy. Her eyes glowed from it. It was like air to his lungs. Like for a little while, he could breathe easily. “Did you save me a dance, Ma?” he asked and her smile grew.
“Always.”
Gaaahhh
 - Riley Hart)