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Close Call

Just then Ben fell to the ground. Everyone stood confused as to what happend. Heather hugged Blake.
Blake: When I saw that gun pulled up to your back there was one thing that I really wanted to say to you.
Heather was still in tears and she finally got out,
Heather: And what was that?
Blake: I think I was going to tell you I love you.
Heather stopped crying and looked at him. She was speechless and just stayed in his arms trying to grasp it.
Policeman: He’s unconscious! Someone get an ambulance.
One Police begins try to save Ben. Blake and Heather just look at each other then him.
Heather: You know, when I saw my life flashing before my eyes I saw you. All the things we have been threw together and I think I wanted to say something to you too.
Sirens blared in the distance. Blake smiled as if he had won the lottery.
Heather: I think I wanted to say I love you too.
Just then Blake kissed her. She seemed surprised at it considering the situation, but they were just happy to be alive.

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