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I zipped up my sweater and pulled my tights on, tying up my sneakers, everything that Theo had bought for me so that I could be more comfortable while I stayed here. I left the room and walked into the kitchen bumping into Leo.
"Be careful there sis," he said as he caught me in time before I fell. His hands supported me as I found my feet and stood straighter.
"Thanks," I said smiling and he gave me one too before he squinted his eyes looking at the bag I was carrying.
"Where are you off to?"
"Oh, I'm going back home, I already spent enough time here," I said and he nodded before a mischievous smile graced his face.
"A pleasant enough time?"
"Yes, Leo, a ve
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