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~ Hello, this is Taylor, the author! I just wanted to say that this story is a bit longer than my usual ones, but nevertheless, I hope you enjoy it! ~ I woke up abruptly, beads of sweat covering my body. “Just a dream, just a dream…” I murmured, looking outside the window to get a sense of the time. It was dark, but there were a few tell-tale signs that the sun would be coming up soon. ...
“Agh-” I groaned slowly, forcing myself to get off of the couch. The door swung open, “I got us coffee - woah - are you okay?!” Isabelle ran over to me, “Are you sick or something? You look horrible.” I rolled my eyes, “Thanks. And no, I’m just tired. And annoyed.” Isabelle looked at me knowingly, “Still upset that you won’t be home in time for Christmas?” “Yes. My body hurts, too.” I pu...
“Hello?” I said, timidly. I don’t know exactly why I was so afraid to talk to my little sister. “What do you want?” Ruby said roughly. Ah. That’s why. “Nothing. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. We haven’t talked in a while, that’s all.” I replied. Ruby laughed, “Are you mad at me or something?” I pursed my lips, “Well, I mean, what do you think?” “Don’t ask me tho...
"Peter, you'll call me when you head back to school, right?" Her smooth voice sounded as I drew a heart in the sand with a twig. I nodded, "Of course... I wish I didn't have to leave." Addie looked up with hopeful eyes, "You don't have to leave, you know. You could just stay here... forever. Enroll in school here! Anyways your father lives here." I sighed, "I wish it was that simple, Addie. My mom needs me... besides, I have other friends there." I winced slightly. Addie...
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