"This is awful!"
"How would you know, Nora? You've been asleep for most of the movie!"
"And you've been an excellent pillow, but that doesn't matter. I can still tell a horrible movie when I see one."
"Well, I can't say I disagree. Now try actually watching the movie."
"Ugh, fine."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Who's falling asleep now?"
"I'm awake!"
"Sure you are..."
"What can I say, apparently sleeping is contagious!"
"You're so dumb."
"..."
"Why do you keep looking at me like that?"
"Like what?"
"Like that! Like you only notice me! I mean--uh--shouldn't you be watching the movie..."
"Nora..."
"Shhh. I'm trying to find out what happens!"
"Nora."
"I mean, I did miss half so I have some catching up to do and--"
"Nora!"
"What?"
"..."
"What!?"
"I'm trying to think of what exactly to say..."
"Then, don't say anything."
"Wha--"
"..."
"..."
"..."
"You just kissed me!"
"I just kissed you...You have to go now!"
"Nora..."
"Just--Just Go."
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Shawn and Nora
Short Storyin which two childhood best friends are reunited after ignoring each other for five years.