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Author: Red butterfly
last update publish date: 2025-11-11 13:05:34

Bailey POV

“ What do you think you are doing?” I eventually ask, unable to stop myself.

Orion turns to look at me and gives me a grin that has my heart drumming so loud I'm afraid he might hear it.

“ Helping, of course.” He replies as if that's the most normal thing to do.

I can't help but shake my head helplessly.

“ You don't need to do that, you know.” I try talking him out of it. It's a small gesture, maybe something to pass time for him but to me? Let's just say it warms my heart.

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why doesn't she have a CAR!! Even poor people have cars! And she is not poor! Bus' aren't really safe...and they don't go to residential areas so she is walking quite a ways to get Home!
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