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Chapter 8: Lips On Mine
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2021-10-03 06:59:58Maddox's POV
My car's engine roared as I sped to the campsite. Kinagat ko ang labi ko. They're all probably wondering where I am... or not. I don't really know. But I'm sure about one thing.
Ayana will beat me up...
Tinignan ko ang patay 'kong phone sa dashboard at napapikit saglit. I actually did sneak out, and then I accidentally overslept, and now my phone is dead. Oh, I really am dead meat.
My wristwatch said it's already 10PM. I groaned.
"Damn it!" I cursed, my fingers tapping my black steering wheel.
Nang tumigil ako sa may camping site ay huminga na agad ako ng malalim bago ako lumabas sa kotse.
I walked calmly and shoved my hands inside my pockets. It's one of my mannerisms, and I don't tell people that it is. My looks might be deceiving but I have the weirdest habits. Especially when my finger
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