“Mark's grin was a prelude to mischief. "Man, gift a buddy—no, a best buddy—a Playboy for his 18th, and it's like you've signed a pact for eternal ribbing," he said, his eyebrow doing a comical dance that pulled a genuine chuckle out of me. "Zip it, and check these out...” HumorFriendshipTeenagers Book:Reunion: Coda: Book 2 of the Reunion Duology Source: Reunion: Coda: Book 2 of the Reunion Duology
“Mark, not usually one for hugs, put his arms around me without a word. No 'I told you so,' no jokes—just a friend letting me cry. 'Jim,' he said softly, 'it's okay. Even if you didn't say it... she knows, man. She knows.' And he just stood there, patting my back, until I cried myself out.” FriendshipBest FriendsTeen Heartbreak Book:Reunion: Coda: Book 2 of the Reunion Duology Source: Reunion: Coda: Book 2 of the Reunion Duology