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093- SPEAK UP

Author: Dannywrites
last update publish date: 2026-08-29 23:16:32

093

SPEAK UP

AURORA

"Well for starter, Malia isn't exactly..." Jayden begins, shifting slightly so my head rests more comfortably against the crook of his neck. His hand absentmindedly traces small circles over my knuckles. "She's not the easiest person to talk to. She can be really loud, super direct and..."

He cuts himself off abruptly. His phone is buzzing and he shakes his head. Reaching into his pocket, he pulls the device out. He freezes, his thumbs hovering above the screen as his gaze l
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