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ear

s dimly lit, the soft glow of the decorative lights casting long shadows on the neatly trimmed grass. It was quiet

the sky. His posture was relaxed, hands in his pockets, h

"So, why did you run awa

twitching in amusement. Then

stirred

ed that

to hear m

ightly. "I just wanted to hear the teacher well. I o

her eyes. "

her for a moment before asking, "Why are you taking

brow. "And wh

reps. Surrounded by people who'd

king her head. "Wow, you really

ed. "Tell me

. You're not entirely wrong. Bu

y, as if proces

n struggling with it. I could really use some help. Maybe, yo

red to her, wary. "

et out a soft scoff.

Are you serious or are

ow in that class. It'd be nice if you helped me." She leaned in slight

sides. He didn't respond immediately. Layla watched as

aid, "I don't think

owned. "

st do

, he turned back toward the house

watching as he disappear

ejection, n

was a c

ything Layla loved,

lf, excitement buzzi

through to, but that only