Chapter 50: Beneath the Milky Twilight Justin's POV: The dance was about to end. I sneaked away from the crowd and went outside the gym. I took out my iPhone and looked at the time. It was 7:56. I got out of the school. I looked around, searching for any paparazzi. After not seeing any, I put my hands in my pants pockets started walking towards Astrid's house. It had gotten a bit dark. Clouds covered the sky. Maybe it'll snow tonight. The streets were empty and quiet. A few cars drove by, not many though. I reached Astrid's house. There was a car parked in front of her house. The lights from the living room were on. Alright, Justin, just follow the plan. I took out my phone and called Astrid. Astrid: *laughing* Hello? Justin: Hey Astrid. It's me, Justin. Astrid: Oh, hey! Sorry again for not being able to go to the dance with you. Justin: It's ok, I understand. Anyways, what's up? Astrid: Uh, hold on, Justin... I hear a door open and close. She must have went to the back yard! . I quickly walked to the back of the house. Yup, there she is. Astrid was standing outside the backdoor with her back to me. I hid behind a tree and looked at my girlfriend. She was wearing a white winter jacket, blue jeans, and Converse. Her long brown hair was in a loose ponytail. God, was she beautiful... Astrid: Ok, I can talk now. Justin: Um. Astrid: Justin? Is everything ok? Are you at the dance? I don't hear any- Justin: Turn around. Astrid slowly turned around. I stepped out from behind the
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