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“Don’t be eainst her hair It smells like flowers “The verdict is in, and apparently I’m pretty loveable”

She shoves me “You’re a clod” Her face is still tipped down, but I can see she’s s

I laugh “What’s a clod?”

“A stupid person”

That h

“Your cheeks are red,” I tease

“Because I’e forward and catch her hand “Finley” I lace h hers “You’re not a clod”

“I’m inexperienced and aard” Her words are whisper-hisses She’s glancing down at just the right angle so I can see a teardrop in the corner of one of her eyes

Shockoes warm and heavy I squeeze her hand “Hey now LetExperience is overrated”

“Is it?” She peeks up at ainst ht, like I don’t want to fucking hug her

“Oh yeah If I could get a redo, I’d go somewhere just like this Appreciate the everyday shit One type of gum Mail runs every thirdout for each other”

“Is that what you think it would be like?” I can hear the censure in her soft tone

“I don’t know” I rub my forehead I know there wouldn’t be any covert trips to Mass Avenue I know I’d never swerve around so frolove box and I’ie isn’t supposed to be there with a bundle of s Tuesday

I feel the heavy shaking start in my shoulders and vibrate down my arms

Her fingers squeeze e