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FORTY EIGHT
I’m sitting at Rosie’s bed while she is trying to find me some clothes to wear for the night.
“This is my biggest hoodie. If this doesn’t fit you, then I guess you should sleep with that suit of yours.” She handed me a navy hoodie. That looks pretty big for her, but it might turn into a crop top for me.
“I’ll just go get some spare clothes at my car.”
“You have spare clothes?”
I nodded proudly, I know I’m a brilliant for keeping some clothes at my car. I often need it when I crash at Bryan’s house or having an impromptu work out of town.
“Why do you need spare clothes?”
“For emergency like this?”
Rosie folded both arms then raised an eyebrow. She doesn’t say anything, but I feel like she is judging me internally.
“Woah, hold on. Why are you glaring at me?”
“You better explain what you mean for ‘em
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