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We turn the corner as we walk to our rooms, When we see a figure at the end of the hall. We think that they will turn to the stairs soon, But we find that this isn't true at all. The closer we become, the more awkward it gets. We try to play it cool and look at our phones, Knowing full well, we don't have no texts. We think "It'd be better if I weren't alone." When all of a sudden, as we walk even closer, We remember the fountain; a savior at last! Now we can end this jousting match with this poser. And just act like we're thirsty real fast. "I'll just drink here and wait for them to pass. While in the small hallway, they have to walk around my ***
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Jun 4, 2014
Jun 4, 2014 at 1:22 PM UTC
The Fountains that Save
We turn the corner as we walk to our rooms, When we see a figure at the end of the hall. We think that they will turn to the stairs soon, But we find that this isn't true at all. The closer we become, the more awkward it gets. We try to play it cool and look at our phones, Knowing full well, we don't have no texts. We think "It'd be better if I weren't alone." When all of a sudden, as we walk even closer, We remember the fountain; a savior at last! Now we can end this jousting match with this poser. And just act like we're thirsty real fast. "I'll just drink here and wait for them to pass. While in the small hallway, they have to walk around my ***
[composed on April 10, 2012]
WillR3
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Jun 4, 2014
Jun 4, 2014 at 1:22 PM UTC
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