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If she's everything you've ever wanted, Part 23

“Goodbye Sean… and again, thank you so much” she said in a tired voice. “And again, you’re welcome Elle… I’m always here.”
She hugged me one last time before heading inside. I began walking down the sidewalk to her driveway; I looked back to see her smiling at me through the cracked door, and I smiled back. She closed it and turned off the front porch lights.

I only now realized how dark it was, and checked my cell phone for the time.

12:56

“Wow… didn’t know I was out so late.” I whispered to myself.

I reached my front door in about half an hour. My mind was running through the events of the day. This morning I’d hardly known Elle… and by the end of the day I’d kissed her… Well, just goes to show how fast things can change.
I locked the front door and let out a sigh. I didn’t bother to grab a snack, though my stomach was clawing at my chest in hunger.
I crashed on my bed and pictured Elle’s face smiling at me just as it was only an hour before…

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