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Chapter XXXVII: Izzie's Blip
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2021-09-08 14:27:33We became busier with our demanding load, extra-curricular activities, additional projects, and personal issues. I lost unwanted pounds as we find ourselves staying late until past 7:00 pm to do rehearsals, meetings, and other ad hoc activities. Izzie was looking grim as she tries to squeeze in time to meet Theo, Noah was getting even more impatient and the boys had to forego time with their girlfriends or dates. Lance and I missed days of manning their shop.
Our group was having lunch when Noah nudged Izzie and me. He pointed at a group of girls approaching Lance and Archer who were at the cashier paying for their order. I thought they were from the top Junior class. The girls obviously were chitchatting and flirting with the two. Lance and Archer were just standing there both looking perplexed. I saw Jon just grinning widely at the two, both discomfited with the attention given them. Izzie just shook her head and said drily, "They never learn. I bet they are trying to
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