and sweeter without a wall separating it from his ears. “Uh, yes.”
“Well, hi. OK. I’ll see you around.” She turned gracefully and
purposefully and went to the door marked 703. After fumbling with her keys for a second, she opened the door, and, as she closed it, he caught her eyes. She gave what looked to be a smile before closing the door behind her. The sound of the locks could be heard, and the deadbolt made a hard sound sliding home.
She knows my name! He celebrated inside his apartment, ready to
take up his spot against the wall they shared. The next step is realizing she loves me.
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