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2024-10-29 19:42:56×Jamie×
I tried my best to keep my hands from shaking as I put the last book on the shelf. My heart was racing and having Higan's eyes on me wasn't helping.
I wondered if there was something weird with my outfit but I knew that that was an excuse to keep my mind away from Higan. The book almost slipped from my hand but I caught it on time.
"You okay?" Higan asked from behind me.
I let out a nervous laugh. "Yeah." I put the book on the shelf and turned to face him. "All done."
"Let's get going then."
"No way," I argued. "We haven't talked about what's been bothering you."
He chuckled. "You're so stubborn."
I crossed my arms over my chest. "My mom says that people who are easily swayed die early."
"Fine," he said with an amused grin. "But don't get all pity party on me."
"I won't."
His smile dropped and he looked at his feet for a moment. It was as if he was mentall
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