Irrelevant
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"My name is Charlie, by the way" he says while trying to keep up with my pace.
"I'm Maddy" I say without looking back at him.
"Nice to meet you Maddy"
"Feelings not mutual" I quickly look at him and see that he still has a smile plastered on his face.
What have I gotten myself into?
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Maddy has always been the undisturbed one. She chose to be like that after her father, who was loved by all, passed.
Will a new kid, a coffee addict, and someone who's obsessed with beanies break her? Or will they find the true her?
Will drama separate them or bring them closer to one another?
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