Desiree: A Fictional Narrative

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Desiree fought the urge to play with some of the new students, their nervous energy spilling off them as if they were lost in the waves of the sea. It was tempting yes, but also to easy, honestly she wanted to dance, and to have a wonderful evening with a happy ending. Yes that would make a beautiful start to a new year.

Desiree blinked as the bubbling bundle of energy hopped her way. The shorter girl was elegantly dressed, a touch of skin to tempt the eye, even if it wasn't meant to. Her voice high pitched and filled with a excitement that seemed to vibrant through every part of the shorter woman. "Yes its natural, one can't help but be born this way." she laughed softly and gently fluffed her hair a bit.

"Bella sounds perfect sweetie,"

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