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Twelve: Acting Innocent
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Shane’s POV
“Baby Shane, please give us a heads up if you’re going to kiss a random guy tonight so we won’t be too shocked.” Olivia teased while placing a few strands of hair beneath my ear.
“Oliv’s right. You should warn us or something so we will be mentally prepared to witness a wild night.” Jase barked in.
“Don’t forget to record it on your phone, just for future references.” Oliv casually said to him.
“Great idea, Olivia. Don’t worry, I will make sure to record it.”
They talked as if this is just a normal conversation for the both of them.
“Wow, you’re actually planning that whole thing with me in front of you? Are you really my friends?”
“Of course, we are your friends. Can’t you feel that we are very supportive with everything you do?”
We are on our way to the bar uptown because Olivia,
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