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She blows out a raspberry, her lips vibrating as she does it “You’re a terrible liar”

“Thank you for letting hs of o back to…” I raise and lower th of her body “…whatever this is you’re doing”

“It’s called ing” She stares at the TV, which isn’t even turned on

“What does ing consist of?”

“Beauty rituals” She points to her face “Lots of unhealthy food” She points to the kitchen counter where there are several bags of takeout waiting “I couldn’t decide what I wanted”

“What did you get?” At least she’s talking to me

“Pizza Chinese Chicken parmesan from the Italian restaurant Donuts from the bakery on the corner” She pinches her lips closed “Four flavors of ice cream” She throws up her hands “That’s ho”

“You went out and got all that?”

She shakes her head “I sent so around They’re willing to go get food I’lad you showed up, because now they won’t think I ate it all by ry? There’s a lot of food”

“I could eat” I shrug “Do you have plans tonight?”

She laughs “You’re looking at them”

“Can I hang out with you?” I hold my breath while I wait for her reply

“You want to hang out with this?” She ain

“I like this,” I say, ht “I like it a lot” I look at her TV “We could rent a movie”

Her brow furrows “You enjoy movies?”