If Birds Fly Back by Carlie Sorosiak

Author:Carlie Sorosiak
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2017-05-02T04:00:00+00:00

20.

Sebastian

“Gravitational instability is one proposition for the beginning of galaxies. Think of it—our universe could be the result of small perturbations.” A Brief Compendium of Astrophysical Curiosities, p. 188

“I talked to your mom last night,” Ana says the next Friday over breakfast. “She said you texted her.”

Through a mouthful of fried plantains, I say, “Mhmm.” After the ball pit, I sent her four words: I’m okay. Te amo. I wanted her to know that coming to Miami was the right choice. That I don’t blame her from the past, but I need to create my own future.

“I think that’s great, Sebastian.” Ana beams. “You look happy. Realmente feliz.”

“Gracias,” I say, getting up and putting my dish in the sink. “I am.” And maybe it’s not just Linny—maybe it’s this whole place. Being here with Ana and my dad in Miami. Speaking some Spanish in the house.

She pushes up the sleeves of her magenta robe. Like she’s prepping for heavy conversation. “Is there something else going on with you, mijo?” There’s that word again! It gives me heart palpitations. “You seem extra happy.”

I inspect the grout between the kitchen tiles. “Er—nope. Just . . . today could be a very good day.”

“What’s today?”

“Nothing in particular.”

“No, it’s definitely something. Do you . . .” She slaps one hand into the other. “You have a date with this girl from Silver Springs, am I right?”

“No.”

“Sí. Out with it.”

I roll my eyes. “We’re just watching a movie.”

Ana stands up. Ruffles my hair. “That’s how it starts.”

(See A THEORY ON BEGINNINGS)

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