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Submitted to Contest #78
"How do you want it?" Allie asked, pot hovering. "Just black, please." I reply. I curled my hands around the battered, chipped mug, and felt the warmth spread as she topped off my coffee. I sat in silence, eyes closed, for a few moments, relishing the heat and scent of life in a cup. After a time, I opened my eyes to find Allie staring at me, eyes sparkling with anticipation. I raised an eyebrow at her and she unleashed her torrent. "What kind is it?" "Is it nice?" "Can I see it?" "Can I hold it?" she rattled off, without a breath in betw...
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