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Chapter 45: Respecting Boundaries
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The school was done, and I was heading to the exit. People were starting to diminish, as chitchats and cackles filled the entire hall. I was a bit exhausted, but it was unlike before. Maybe I was exhausted because I was so drained of socializing. Or maybe I wasn't still fine about what Daniel did awhile ago. Hell, it was beyond embarrassing.
I walked to the section where bicycles and motorcycles were lined up to a straight line and approached Daniel to his Harley. He was fixing his helmet with a scowl on his face, as the sun struck his skin, illuminating the specks of freckles layed on the bridge of his nose. I moved closer to him, crossing my arms above my chest.
"Yo Daniel," I called, as he turned to face me. I grabbed the other helmet placed on the seat of his Harley and put it to my side.
"What?" he asked, eyebrows raised in confusion.
"Drive me home," I demanded with a stoic face.
Dan
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