“Hey babe,” Cleo called me as I entered her house. Damien was there, lying on the couch watching TV.440Please respect copyright.PENANAgAjygOFgRI
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“What’s up?” I asked sitting down next to Damien’s head “Besides becoming couch potatoes,” I chuckled and tapped his head. I looked Cleo in the eye for a moment, letting her know that I wanted to talk to her alone.440Please respect copyright.PENANAx6i91vX6GS
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“I'm good. You? Started studying?” Damien asked me and put his head on my lap; keeping his eyes on the TV.440Please respect copyright.PENANAldMs11Wqd3
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“Yeah, English and maths.”440Please respect copyright.PENANAMlBLBDs1eV
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“Mom left spaghetti but I want pizza,” Cleo said pouting “What do you want?” she looked at Damien and me.440Please respect copyright.PENANAnnjLnoC6Yj
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“Pizza,” I agreed.440Please respect copyright.PENANADtfCEFYOOR
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“Whatever. I'm going upstairs,” Damien said.440Please respect copyright.PENANAXRPxCd57dF
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“What’s up?” Cleo asked as soon as Damien disappeared from the stairs.440Please respect copyright.PENANAY1hNQLhpSs
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“What am I going to do with Alex?” I asked her.440Please respect copyright.PENANAVf6V6RxiIs
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“Call him!”440Please respect copyright.PENANA1Gmr2Wllne
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“Dude, he said he doesn’t believe in love!” I began and once my thoughts rushed out, I couldn’t stop. “Say, I go out with him, we end up having sex, which by the way must be great with him, and I end up falling for him and he bails, that he will!”440Please respect copyright.PENANA2VauodTFqj
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“Breathe!” Cleo shook my shoulders “You’re rushing into things!”440Please respect copyright.PENANA4wgKc84b4S
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“I want pizza,” I said out of the blue putting my thoughts aside as my stomach growled. Nothing ruins my appetite or my sleep.440Please respect copyright.PENANA6kEnne24zR
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“Where’s the phone?” I asked, intending to order the pizzas.440Please respect copyright.PENANAuMzH1MZPK8
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“Damien’s got it I guess,” she said looking around at the living room.440Please respect copyright.PENANAEF9u1gDYjh
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“I'm going,” I said, standing up.440Please respect copyright.PENANAOzS25tFhO0
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I walked up the stairs and towards his room. I could hear voices from the tv while I knocked on the door.440Please respect copyright.PENANAWdN3e795TV
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“Yeah,” I heard him call. His voice was hoarse and calm.440Please respect copyright.PENANAgKtQKKyIWV
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“It’s me,” I said and opened the door. “I'm looking for the phone,” I said looking at his messy room “You made yourself comfortable again I see,” I laughed.440Please respect copyright.PENANARKDHWULefN
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“Yeah,” he replied handing me the phone. His fingertips touched my skin and left a burning feeling behind. He didn’t reply to my comment. I guess he wasn’t feeling well for he usually mocks me all the time.440Please respect copyright.PENANABIX2SkOCDC
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“We’re ordering pizza. There’s beer in the fridge. Want anything else?”440Please respect copyright.PENANALcsTBm9E5R
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“Nuh,” and he looked around “Just cleaning,” he said and a small grin appeared on his thin lips.440Please respect copyright.PENANA8H0EdxY6Wv
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“Haha. Keep dreaming. I'm not doing that anymore!” I said “I own you some punches though.”440Please respect copyright.PENANAgcvyTEHwCg
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He got up quickly and stand in front of me. He straightened his body to challenge me; standing on his full 6 ft 5 height.440Please respect copyright.PENANAhFSy9SjrNE
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“Try,” he raised an eyebrow smirking.440Please respect copyright.PENANA5bTjX0s2Bn
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I got on the bed so that I was just a few inches taller than him. I looked at him in the eye and gave him a punch on the arm; narrowing my eyes. I knew what I was facing death now.440Please respect copyright.PENANATe9LkCZMUK
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He gripped my wrists, pulling me down from the bed and turned me over so that my back was touching his chest. He crossed my hands in front me and pulled either hand away from the other.440Please respect copyright.PENANA8Q7ubgnxqh
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“Ouch,” I yelled and pushed into his chest to decrease the pain on my arms.440Please respect copyright.PENANA6xSeMZ9dXn
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“Will you try that again?” He asked closed to my ear.440Please respect copyright.PENANAwL43VFnK9n
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“Of course!” I never fall without a fight. He pulled my hands more and I pushed more into him; our bodies collided.440Please respect copyright.PENANA9axDnTOZew
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“I'm like a bow-tie!” I cried.440Please respect copyright.PENANAVaFELbEMtq
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“Will you try that again?” he said right into my ear, his voice send shivers down my spine. I tried to get away but his grip was too tight.440Please respect copyright.PENANAqu0FqsRFTG
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“If I say that it hurts, will you let go?” I pouted and turned my head a bit to the side, towards him. I could feel his breath on my face; butterflies attacking my stomach. I wanted to stay there.440Please respect copyright.PENANAExMnRxflvf
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“Yes. Because you’re admitting your defeat,” he grinned. I sighed.440Please respect copyright.PENANA1t4lTjMs0r
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“It hurts,” I pouted. His smile widened and let go of my hands slowly. I punch him once more and left the room before he could do anything.440Please respect copyright.PENANADxyfCW1Foi
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July 21st. The results should be out within the next hour. I was home with Cleo and Max waiting since 6 a.m. Cleo had spent the night here, so Max had to drive here at 6 o’clock. We had to see the results together in order to calm each other down in case the results were bad.440Please respect copyright.PENANAV8Ya8lGB1K
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Besides the examination results for universities, today is my birthday. Cleo said she got me lingerie, that I haven't got the chance to see yet, since she left them in the car last night when Max drove her here, before going off on a date. Max got me tickets for a concert but didn’t say what concert.440Please respect copyright.PENANANVrpzSz6so
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“I ADORE YOU!!!” I screamed jumping in his arms “You’re fantastic! I love love love love you!!” I squished him into my arms.440Please respect copyright.PENANAFBdf7wu396
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“Cant-breathe,” he chocked as I was all over him.440Please respect copyright.PENANAdRWoHOBjaG
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“Sorry,” I said quickly letting go “Thanks,” I said hugging him again; more softly this time.440Please respect copyright.PENANAyI4Z6iPPQJ
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“You will love love love me too when you’ll have a night of passion,” Cleo said.440Please respect copyright.PENANA8Fx9y7huFz
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“Thank you too sweety,” I said hugging her too “I’ll wear them to the concert,” I laughed.440Please respect copyright.PENANAofA20XIns8
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“Are you insane??” she yelled.440Please respect copyright.PENANAFuYmCEoLoz
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“Let me see,” Max said grabbing the bag from my hands. He pulled out a Victoria Secret black lace slip babydoll and a Brazilian underwear. Max smirked.440Please respect copyright.PENANAZqi39Ud0iF
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“Definitely wear that at the concert,” he raised his eyebrows “Then we can have a night of passion,” he smirked. Cleo hit him on the head with something and I took the lingerie from his hands.440Please respect copyright.PENANAHN0MOu1P6A
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“Thanks sweety,” I said kissing her “How long it’s been since you had sex?” I said to Max.440Please respect copyright.PENANAmKjCPqKzjS
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“Six weeks.”440Please respect copyright.PENANA1CicyyJM7B
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“Figured,” I said and he looked at me wondering. “It’s been two weeks since you started harassing me,”440Please respect copyright.PENANAQJ2Ng0tKHX
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“Sorry,” he sighed pouting.440Please respect copyright.PENANAFb1FSkPhWD
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“That’s okay honey,” I said hiding the new lingerie away from him and tapping him on the head.440Please respect copyright.PENANAO7hh3Jiber
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“The results are up!” Cleo said, looking up from the computer screen. We gathered around her waiting, as she typed her code. Each of the students that took the exams, were given a serial code number, so when the results were announced on the Ministry site, we typed in out code and watched the University we managed to get in to.440Please respect copyright.PENANAl2H5dEPYsG
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“Oh,” it was all she managed to say. She did get into the Fashion Design school she wanted to.440Please respect copyright.PENANAN5oAZD9yw2
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“Congrats!!” I said hugging her from behind.440Please respect copyright.PENANAZ2ue7EYM9W
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“Type your code dude, before I drop dead!” Max poked me.440Please respect copyright.PENANAFKRwGYGWic
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“Okay okay,” I said typing my code.440Please respect copyright.PENANAddHwHNqY84
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Time froze. I wrote the four digits and several seconds passed before I could find the strength to push “enter”. University of Architectural Design, it was the best option in the country for architects. The very best.440Please respect copyright.PENANAmMxSB6Pa5s
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Only disadvantage? It was located just outside my town. I did wanted to go there but I always had a little hope that maybe I would leave this town. And I made it. I smiled and made room for Max.440Please respect copyright.PENANAmD7EjXk0WG
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“HELL YEAHHHH,” he screamed! Now, that we all knew we made it to the universities we wanted to, we had to celebrate!440Please respect copyright.PENANA49hxnnezXA
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“The only problem is that it’s 7 in the morning. I doubt drinking is cool right now,” I frowned.440Please respect copyright.PENANAniigMjApMD
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“Let’s celebrate with coffee and ice cream at our pool,” Cleo said as our phones started ringing.440Please respect copyright.PENANAMqWlLS1x6g
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Max was talking to someone while I tried to get my stuff into my bag so that we could leave for the twins’ house.440Please respect copyright.PENANA4BiGpiWmCc
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“It's Damien,” Max told me hanging me his phone.440Please respect copyright.PENANA8lTnNptd8z
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“So, we’re coworkers now! Congratulations and happy birthday!” he said and I could hear a smile on his voice.440Please respect copyright.PENANAtaM05nlhyO
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“Thank you love,” I smiled overexcited “I'm waiting for you tonight!” I told him. I was planning a small gathering of friends that night for my birthday.440Please respect copyright.PENANAwBJ6UfpbIh
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“Of course I’ll come.” 440Please respect copyright.PENANAGV6wuxrT0y
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“Oh, got to go! My phone’s ringing!” I said answering my phone.440Please respect copyright.PENANAplsPQe8XKb
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I had given my code to my dad the previous night, so he could see before calling me. So, when my mum called, she already knew I got in and was screaming “congrats”; I could hear my dad behind her calling the same word.440Please respect copyright.PENANAOex3kEA2nm
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“Mom, got to go, people’s calling!” I said looking who was calling in the second line. Alex. I couldn’t help but smile, even though it’s been over a week since I was at his place.440Please respect copyright.PENANAAOiYE1sL6v
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“You’ve been a stranger.”440Please respect copyright.PENANABYeCSVinyy
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“Congratulations,” he said “I'm in France, I’ll be back in two days,” he explained and I smiled. He was calling me from France to congratulate me? I bit my lip to hide my huge smile.440Please respect copyright.PENANAL3F44cCFyL
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“How’d you know?” I asked.440Please respect copyright.PENANAN7lc4qmpYA
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I’ve got my sources love,” as soon as he said that I realized where I’ve picked the “love” name from!440Please respect copyright.PENANAIQAa1Iqn48
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“Have to go,” I told him looking at my mobile screen “My brother is calling me, don't be a stranger,” I told Alex before saying goodbye. I changed the call and answered the call.440Please respect copyright.PENANAW28yr37WKU
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“Dude! I'm a fucking golden goddess!” I exclaimed to my brother smiling widely. He was the only person I never, ever had to pretend anything.440Please respect copyright.PENANAIG0sO8aQQ8
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“I know kid! You are, you are! Congratulations!” James told me and I could hear his smile. “Sorry I texted you the Happy Birthday, but I didn't want to wake you up,” he explained.440Please respect copyright.PENANAOjf2HNOFFo
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“Don't worry, when are you coming home? I've missed you,” I pouted.440Please respect copyright.PENANATYncpS8bTy
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“Won't be long. Maybe next week,” he replied.440Please respect copyright.PENANAIFp21uaf3C
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When I got back home it was already four o’clock and I had stuff to bake. The small gathering I was planning was turning into a big party as all my friends from school were calling. I decided to invite them all as they were going out celebrating anyway.440Please respect copyright.PENANAPdCpPXQtMN
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My phone rang from the kitchen counter top and I made my best effort to push the touch screen button with my chocolate covered finger.440Please respect copyright.PENANAkWHvveybiM
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“Yeees?” I said without noticing who was as I was covered with chocolate.440Please respect copyright.PENANAAdi23pv44H
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“You didn’t tell me it was your birthday,” I heard Alex’s voice.440Please respect copyright.PENANA3kUuwZQhzq
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“You didn’t ask,” I chuckled “Hold on a moment,” I said wiping the chocolate off my hands to hold the mobile properly “Back. I was covered in chocolate, sorry.”440Please respect copyright.PENANAhMSfgARSTD
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“Well, happy birthday.” 440Please respect copyright.PENANAQZi9Q37fPq
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“Thank you,” I smiled.440Please respect copyright.PENANAPHJ5QHicZV
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“So, I take it you have party tonight?”440Please respect copyright.PENANAK9w4P72j32
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“Yes, who told you about my birthday?” how the hell did he knew everything?440Please respect copyright.PENANA496Q8i1C8H
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“I called Damien and he said he’ll be at your place tonight.”440Please respect copyright.PENANAPYB645Snvp
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“Yes, you’re invited even though you’re not even in the country,” I chuckled.440Please respect copyright.PENANAJq0m5U18Ak
He promised to call as soon as he got back when I told him I had to go because the oven’s alarm was beating.440Please respect copyright.PENANAOmnaPX4UZl
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I was taking the last cake off the oven while the twins were outside listening to music. The doorbell rang and I run to answer it without taking off the oven gloves.440Please respect copyright.PENANAJQ6AGFxegM
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“Oh, you’re baking!” Damien smiled. A smile appeared on my face just by looking at him. He was wearing just a jean and a black Pink Floyd t-shirt.440Please respect copyright.PENANAWzp4xyY7iL
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“Yeah, come in,” I said smiling.440Please respect copyright.PENANAB3N6HZV8fb
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“Here,” he said hanging me a box. “Happy Birthday again,” he smiled and I frowned.440Please respect copyright.PENANAekufSNk08c
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“You know you shouldn’t have.”440Please respect copyright.PENANANbYAUdc23u
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“I know,” he smiled and Max came through the door taking the box off my hands.440Please respect copyright.PENANAJ7c3FbKlso
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“Stop doing that!!!” I yelled at him as it was the second time he grabbed a present off my hands.440Please respect copyright.PENANAlZEVH4LLke
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“I doubt its lingerie you perv,” Cleo told her twin brother; laughing through the door and Damien looked confused.440Please respect copyright.PENANALhgLYgUAKo
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“Give it back and maybe I’ll let you get near a girlfriend tonight,” I said and he handed the box right back.440Please respect copyright.PENANAEdN53Bfrrc
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I took the box and opened it. Inside there was a ladybug teddy. A huge smile came to my lips.440Please respect copyright.PENANA0Dtt0EK0yw
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“Thanks,” I said looking at him while hugging the teddy.440Please respect copyright.PENANApIevj5mmFV
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“The actual present it’s in the envelope,” Damien said and I frowned taking the white envelope. I opened it and as soon as I read what it was my jaw dropped.440Please respect copyright.PENANANSEk6o7DbN
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“You got to be kidding me,” I breathed; my eyes widened. He just smiled. “Oh my God!!” I said running towards him and throw my hands around his neck hugging him.440Please respect copyright.PENANA9x9hjiBNxX
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“Thank you!!!” I said as he hugged me back. I was so overwhelmed from the gift, that the moment I pulled away from him, I cursed myself for not enjoying the lack of space between us.440Please respect copyright.PENANAEhfFD9cdQn
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“Seriously, I'm dying here,” Max said narrowing his eyes. I let go of Damien and looked at the papers in my hand once more.440Please respect copyright.PENANAjsrIHdR5Cx
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“Plane tickets for Italy,” I smiled and hugged him again.440Please respect copyright.PENANAUT8lhhi5N9
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“You’re coming with me right?” I asked him.440Please respect copyright.PENANAM140ycqbav
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“Eeer, I though you wanted Cleo, but sure,” his smile touched his eyes.440Please respect copyright.PENANAdlIKvam95R
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“She has absolutely no idea about Architecture!”440Please respect copyright.PENANA0LZTeAw6Vo
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“That’s true.”440Please respect copyright.PENANAaGyNfODNyE
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“So..?” I asked; my hopes rising.440Please respect copyright.PENANALygkxbiIt7
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“Of course,” he smiled.440Please respect copyright.PENANA4WdoNJIooY
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It was the best birthday ever!! Got plane tickets to Italy –am trying to forget that am going with him -, Linkin Park concert tickets and sexy lingerie. Oh! And of course I got into the school I wanted!440Please respect copyright.PENANAtdbR86cTFR