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2024-10-29 19:42:56Looking up at him with my chin on his chest, I see him smiling down at me." Morning." I say, my voice a little croaky due to the morning effect.
" Good morning to you too." He says and like that, we remain looking at each other.
Breaking the moment I move away so I can sit upright.
" Nice to know you snore." He teases and I frown at him.
" I do not!" I protest .
" Umm, I had to block my ears thank
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