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Submitted to Contest #280
"What are you, 5 years old or something?"I couldn't lift my eyes from the ground. It's like they were glued to the dirty planks. Gosh, I never realized how dark the grooves between the boards had become. When's the last time I cleaned them; a month ago? I should probably call someone to clea-"HELLO?! You're doing that thing again where you just space out. HELLO, EARTH TO ROBERT!!"Her voice pryed my gaze to meet hers. I swear it's like she's made of fire."I hear you. I was just thinking." I reply, the words barely strong enough to pry my lips...
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