“Even though Ma was mad, it was totally worth it. 'Sometimes I forget how far back we go,' Amira says. 'I think I literally forgot,' I say, and Amira laughs. The sound tickles in my ear, and I realize how close we’re sitting. If I turn slightly, my knees will knock into hers.”
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Book:If We Were a Movie
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