Her cheeks are still stretched with a bright grin as she holds out a gift, slightly winded. “Here. I thought you might get some use out of this.” It’s a sketch pad and a box of sharpened pencils. I take the items from her outstretched hands, my heart rate increasing. Excitement. Eagerness. Gratitude. “Might work better than the wall,” she adds with a wink. I savor the feel of the fresh paper, a brand-new canvas, heavy in my hands. I also savor the dazzling look in her eyes. I decide that I much prefer this one to the look I saw yesterday. “Thank you,” I murmur, my voice low and thoughtful.
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