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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 10: Nonstop
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 38
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 37
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 36
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 35
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 34
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 33
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High school, Heartbreak and Hitbacks Chapter 32
Chapter 32: The Birds Pt. 1He didn't look like himself anymore. Almost looked like was sad and sulking. His hypnotizing red eyes looked like they had lost their effect. He was drained. Physically, mentally and emotionally. The ladies were in truth, never ever his strong point. And the fact that he couldn’t anything about that was…was probably what made him sad. He had everything. Right? The eyes, the brains, the body, the voice, everything was there. So, it just didn't make sense why he found it hard actually talking, conversating and generally having a good time when it was just him and a girl, nobody else. Maybe he just wasn't ready for another phase of 'love' or some shit like that yet. After all, he did put a lot work into making him and Vanessa work out, and look at how that turned out. Yeah. Maybe that was it. He just… wasn't ready to take the next step forward. Maybe he just… wasn't over her yet. Can't blame him though "Yo Ryan you good?" Marcus asked, walking into the kitch
