Teens

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ding dong

"Oh, hello dear."

"Hi. Is Lucas here?" 

"Lucas?"

"Lucas. My friend, Lucas. He sits here and wastes time. He hasn't told me his real name yet." 

"Oh do you mean Ha-"

"Mom, who is it? Oh, hello Ruthie."

He came to the door and waved. She smiled.

"Hi, Lucas. You want to kill time today?" 

"Let me get the orange juice."