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CHAPTER 31: THEN AND NOW
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2022-02-04 06:33:12*TORIs POV*
"I don't get him! He's sweet for a moment, next thing you know he'll be this annoying douchy person. Ugh! How can someone be so moody?!"
"You won't find a nice dress when you're all flustered like that..." Chloe dragged me from my frustration the moment she grabbed my hand, interrupting me from scanning the rack of clothes in front of me. As I scanned the store, I noticed several people looking at me.
"Did I just..." My eyes widened embarrassed at my sudden outburst.
"Just ignore them, you know how people are when they hear someone shouting." She told me calmly as she held my hand tightly. "Care to tell me your Mr. Blonde issues?"
I bit my lower lip, still hesitant to answer her question. "About that..."
Chloe let out a big sigh before saying "You know, if you're bored of doing this, we can just go home and..."
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