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2021-08-31 18:56:54'' Do this, and this..'' he was showing her how to change the shading and all. She was keeping her eyes on him. Lucy was able to see how many dreamy eyes she had which were reflecting his face only.
Christina edge closer to Robin's seat. Their shoulders brushed against each other. Lucy stopped her work and kept staring at them. When she received the call from Shouko she was disappointed to say that she hasn't done any work at all.
'' Yes, I will get it done by today. Thank you.''
When she got back to them again, she saw that Christina was painting with him assisting him. They seemed to be much closer to each other. As if they know themselves since childhood.
'' Why am I thinking about the way she's touching him? Why's this image playing in my mind? Why can't I forget about anything at all? Just why? Why's this happening? My chest hurts.''
'' Can someone tell me the reason why's this happening with me? Anyhow, I need to work
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