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2021-04-18 20:10:26~Jake~
This is a weekend of relaxation. Instead, I snapped at her.
When I was sure my head was clear from my run, I came back and found Bobbie on the porch. She’s sitting on the stairs, knees pressed against her chest, her head resting above it. She changed to black denim shorts and a yellow tank top, which was being swayed by the mild gusting wind.
Hearing my footsteps on the graveled pathway, she lifted her head. Her eyes were glistening with tears and my heart dropped at the sight of her. She jumped towards me, wrapping her arms around my neck, burying her face in my chest.
“I’m sorry, Jake,” she hushed.
My arms found their way on her hips, tracing her body to her bottoms, lifting her up, and she in
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