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Fire Andrew and I headed back to the manor after cleaning up. I had wanted to search the cabin for any clue of Barbara's whereabouts but it was getting dark pretty fast. The last thing I wanted was someone's unwanted attention and the headmistress on our tail.  We walked in silence, our hands were brushing along the way, making me shiver in delight. When the manor came to view, Andrew stopped and smiled at me. "I'll go in after you. I don't think we should be seen walking out of the forest alone," he explained.  I nodded my head and smiled at him as I walked towards the tree line. The field that had been occupied by kids playing baseball was now empty. I looked at the sky and figured they were probably at the cafeteria eating dinner. I headed towards the door and my eyes widened when

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