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Twelve

"I was just surprised. I figured that would be something Fiadh would do," Jia whispers as we watch the twirling bodies move around the room.

I shrug and rub my forearms to hide my embarrassment.

"The thought of someone mistreating one of you just brought up a lot of emotion. I didn't mean to cry. I know that made me look weak...I just. My mom was all I had before I came here, and now the four of you are all I have. My bravado and hate towards the stuck-ups just kind of evaporated when I started questioning our safety," I explain, and Jia wraps her arms around me tightly.

I manage to wrap my arms around her lower back, and she pats my back.

"I wasn't trying to make you feel bad. I appreciated you standing up and showing some vulnerability. We needed to be reassured," Jia says, and I nod as she releases me.

I give her a small smile, and we return our focus to the dance floor.

Xiu, Zuri, and Fiadh have been asked to dance twice, while Jia and I have been asked once. O
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Katie
I love this story. My only small complaint is the Grammer. You use ? Marks Instead of. In conversations that don't need ?.
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Barbara Day
I am hooked. Enjoying the storyline.
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Cindy Bullard
Very interesting
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