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48-Stuck together
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Oh shoot.” I said, looking down at the kitchen floor but it was too dark to see.
“What did you do?” He asked me, looking down too.
“I should ask you that.” I said. “What the hell did you grab my hand for?”
“Someone’s coming.” He said. “I heard a door open.”
He took out his phone from his pocket and torched the floor. We stared at the mess. There was water everywhere and the tiny pieces of glass glimmered in the light.
“Damn.” I said.
“Dan?” I heard Alice’s voice from a distance.
“Oh shoot.” Dan said and then took me by my wrist.
“What are you doing?” I whispered.
“Of cause I don’t want her to see us together.” He began taking me away. “Careful
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