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140. Date

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Butterflies were dancing everywhere. Lia felt like she had eaten some and some were flapping around her.

That was really hilarious to think. But the thought of dating Aster sent her over the edge. She was being foolish but she was really happy.

Lia cleaned her desk three times in a row before managing to calm herself down.

Aster- How about we go to the museum today?

Lia sent a reply lightning-fast.

Lia- Yes

Museum date, haha.

She would love it.

Museums were interesting and she would get to see a slow motion world there.

No crowds today and more time to watch the exhibits she loved.

Like the historic paintings and fossils.

Lia wasn't worried about other things because she found herself wondering. The impact of the dating was this. She found herself double guessing her double guessing results.

Finally, she dressed herself in a very casual way.

And like always, she left her apartment with a note taped to the door. In case her brother wanted her to a grocery run, he could see the note and
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