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Forty Three
Felicia and I exchanged Christmas gifts on the last day of the semester. I'd got her a cute Christmas sweater, and she'd got me a very pretty dress, and rope...for some strange reason.
I'd also bought a gift for Landon, but it was obvious they wouldn't be exchanged.
As I was packing for my trip back home, Landon texted me.
Hey.
Mariano had obviously told me not to talk to Landon. And really, I wasn't planning to.
Hey. I texted back.
Can we meet?
I sighed. I can't. I'm sorry.
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