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~55~
After
recounting, as best he could, the events that had taken place that
day, he and Star were both fighting tears. Her even more ..
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~56~
After
an all too silent dinner, where none of the members of the Vargas
family had much of an appetite, Brie finally was the first ..
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~57~
When
it came time for study hall that day, Star immediately went to look
for Sky. She found him with his forehead against his lock..
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~58~
Sky
and Star usually beat their parents home by about an hour, depending
on if they made any stops after school or not. But that day..
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~59~
Brie
and Connor spent the rest of their work day in shock, attempting to
puzzle out what on earth they had just discovered in those..
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~60~
Connor
and Brie both felt their breath catch at that accusation. It took a
long moment before either could find their voice. Brie a..
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~61~
When
the adults went to bed for the night, they were quite a long way from
actually sleeping. Both were still numb with shock over..
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~62~
When
Star found Sky before the dreaded second period study hall they had
to practically start each day with, he was standing outside ..
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~63~
It
was Sky's seventh period health class when he had occasion to lay
eyes on the new boy again. His breath caught once more as his..
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~64~
When
Sky and Star were finally on their way home again, each were actually
almost managing a smile, as odd as that had been for the..
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