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Philip watched her as she twirled her foot on the water, making ripples and watched it fade away. As he looked upon her face, he noticed how serious she look making him feel a bit guilty. Yet, he was glad that he was able to open up and Kate reassured him that everything will work out eventually.

"Now I think you should transfer out and go to the school with the major you want...I miss seeing you drawing everywhere you can put paper down..." [Kate]

“Perhaps you’re right” he replied. He stopped himself from thinking and erased everything that was bothering him. It’s summer he wanted to enjoy this time with the person he’s closest with. He teasingly splashed water on Kate’s face and she looked back at him furiously. She splashed him back with a bigger wave, getting his clothes wet. “Ok, I won’t do it again.” Philip started laughing and Kate did too. Seeing and hearing Kate laugh made him feel a lot better.

He stood up from the dock and lent his hand out to Kate. As she grabbed his hand, he gently pulled her up up from the edge. As they walked towards back to the cabin, he placed an arm around her waist and softly whispered into her ears, “I’m sorry, Kate.”

Upon nearing the porch he felt Kate slowly pulling away, he noticed that Jace was waiting for her. He gently released her from his grasp and let Kate huddle towards him. Philip watched as she gave Jace sweet kiss on the lips.

“That took long.” Jace commented then eyed Philip slowly approaching the steps. He looked back to him and gave him a smirk.

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The three parted ways as they entered the cabin. Philip headed towards the kitchen and grabbed himself a beer from the fridge. He opened a can and drank almost finishing it. He appreciated how the liquor filled his stomach, encircling him with warmth.

As he turned around, he saw Jace leaning against the kitchen arc. Out of courtesy, he grabbed another can and threw it towards him. Jace caught the can and took a sip. He then slowly walked towards the kitchen counter where Philip is.

“That was quite something - what happened at dinner.” Jace looked down at him. “I know you play dirty, Philip. I’ve heard a lot about you.” he paused. “Don’t even dare to include Kate into the list of your women.” Jace knew that most of Philip’s relationship involves women breaking up their current boyfriend just to be with him.

Philip didn’t want to start a fight with Jace, but he can't stop his anger to pile up.