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BARK

BARK

“Taigi!” I hollered as I pulled off my pants He whimpered, then went silent

BARK

BARK

BARK

BARK

What in the hell?

“Taigi what is—” I started to say as I headed into the living rooth red dress and gold sparking heels that were not on her feet but beside them Next to that was a winter jacket Her brown hair was a uess had been the wind, other parts curled tightly She was even sweating a little bit, her chest still rising and falling

“I… Gu…” I couldn’t put as onor not

“I’ a deep breath, a frown on on her beautiful lips “I wanted to make it here before the count down But this city is like a maze—”

With each word I walked closer and closer to her, until I was right in front of her My hands cupped the sides of her half-frozen face

“You’re here,” I whispered, amazed

“I’m late, but I’m he—”

I kissed her I couldn’t not kiss her Her body pressed up against mine and her arms wrapped around my neck God I missed this All of it, the taste of her, the sounds shedown until I reached her hips and lifted her up, her legs wrapping around htly