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This brainstorm was interrupted by the sound of a distant knock onimmediately "To be continued?" I whispered

Is that Rafe? sheto need you to report back," she whispered

Saluting her, I slipped into ain "Bella?" Rafe called "I have your book"

I opened the door "Did you think I wasn’t going to answer unless I got Essays on the Feminist Perspective back?"

He ca me the book For several seconds we just stared at each other We both decided to speak at once

"I’m sorry," we said in unison

"Aw," Lianne said from behind the door

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There was a sharp intake of breath from the other side of the bathroom door

"Lianne!" I hollered "Take your skinny butt over to that fancy stereo and find yourself so away fro Bickley"