I know it is. We just need a little more time.”Toby said nothing, but Auburn had come to expect that.She sat back up, back against the wall she shared with Toby, and let out a long sigh. She pulled her knees up to her chest and hugged herself, trying to pretend it was just the cool night air that caused the shaking. After a moment, she turned back down to the vent, propping herself up with her hand.“Thanks for sticking by me,” she said.Very slowly, cheap air max shoes
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