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Chapter 69: Dinner and a Movie
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The sun was dipping behind the buildings. It painted the sky to distract from it’s retreat. As the sun made it’s escape the wind decided to crawl up Meredith’s arm. The hairs on her arm immediately stood up accompanied with little goosebumps. She shivered unconsciously and began to rub her arms with her hands to try to warm them up.
It wasn’t a particularly cold night but the windy city had decided to add some drama to the night and Meredith was wearing running shorts and a thin t-shirt. But they had finished their kayaking trip so Meredith figured she could bear the little chill until they got home.
Brayden glanced down at her and reached out his hand for her to grab. He saw her almost unnoticeable shiver and pulled her al
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