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He stepped away from the house blaring the lights and music because he needed to clear his head, both from the drinks and his thoughts. He was feeling pretty suffocated and he needed to be alone.

No, cross that. There was a certain someone whose company he'd love but she hasn't been available all day. All week, for that matter. She would return his calls and texts but not talk too long. And when they video-call at the night, she would fall asleep within minutes because of exhaustion.

He ended up on the beach and laid down, staring at the stars. His mind was preoccupied and all he felt was peace in the silence. That's until his phone rang. Annoyed that someone was interrupting his thoughts, he cursed and grumpily answered the call without looking at the name.

"What?"

"Hey, I need your help," Emily's voice spoke and he immediately sat up straight, fully sobered up.

"What's wrong? Where are you?" he asked frantically, standing up.