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dog is a boy. I always wanted a sister.”
“Me too. I was always jealous of people with loads
of siblings.”
“You wouldn’t think that if you met my brothers.
They’re the worst.”
Lily kicked a pebble down the road. “I bet they’re
not.”
“No, you’re probably right. They’re not the worst.
They’re just boys, you know? I kept begging my dads to get me a sister but that’s not how it works apparently.”
Lily didn’t know what to say to that.
“Shall we be sisters then?” said Sam.
“What?”
“You and me. Shall we be sisters?”
Lily laughed. “You don’t even know me.”
“True. But I like you anyway. Even though you’re
kind of quiet and weird.” “Hey!”
Sam grinned and gave Lily a gentle push. “I’m only kidding. Sort of. You are a bit quiet and weird. But in a mysterious way. So how about it? Sisters!”
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