**Had the thought crossed her mind, she'd have loved to ask Nel to move in with her. After all, what else would keep the two girls closer than sharing the same house?**
**Val turned toward Nel, lifting her arms and dropping her journal on the floor. She had a better mind about her actions and gently placed her hands on Nel's neck and shoulders. She smiled, wanting to speak, but, words just weren't forming.**
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**Val turned toward Nel, lifting her arms and dropping her journal on the floor. She had a better mind about her actions and gently placed her hands on Nel's neck and shoulders. She smiled, wanting to speak, but, words just weren't forming.**