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grin turned to something more bashful for but a moment , cheeks tinted with a rosy hue —-- warmth .
〝 blair , 〞hand fell into his own , surprisingly calloused as she offered one firm shake . 〝 you`re like . . & &.
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complaining. “ But, uh . . thank you. Guess all those years of practice finally paid off “
He adjusted the strap over his shoulder before holding out a hand toward her, a smile tugging on his lips
“ I’m Eddie, by the way “
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〝 me .ᐣ 〞a faint scoff fell by lips , not ignorant , more so in disbelief . 〝 no , no , I . . I haven`t . I grew up here , in these woods . never left them really . . my ma said it`s dangerous out there . & &.
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as fingers stilled , it took blair a moment to react , still lost within the music , the atmosphere he had created . then a bright smile broke out across her visage . 〝 𝒘𝒐𝒘 . . 〞came her hushed response . & &.
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