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I wake for the creek of the door, standing up from my seat I look at him with a smile, It's almost gonna be 12 and only now he walks out.

"Done?," I ask rubbing my eyes with the back of my palm.

"Anna,"he bends low leaning his arms on his knees "I have to stay tonight,"

My smile disappears instantly "Ohh,"

"You can go back and rest," he pats my head while I look at him.

Go...