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XXIV: Defensive Offenses
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2024-10-29 19:42:56After my run, I slipped backed into my bedroom without being noticed at all thankfully. I tired to go to sleep again, but then I would think about everything that was happening and felt like crying.
In other words... I did not get to sleep a wink, not in anyway that mattered.
By the time it was approriate to wake up, I got dressed and ready for school. When I came across my mirror though, I looked like a train wreck. My eyes were puffy to a point where no makeup could really save it.
I'll just pretend that I wanted to wear shades today. I'll put a hat on for extra effect.
The next thing I knew, I was being called for breakfast. This was not part of the plan. I frantically bombarded the twins with texts. This was the favor I asked for earlier today.
I refused to go down until I got a reply.
Finally, just as my mom shouted for me in the tell-tale manner of anger, I recieved a text.
I immediately head
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