It's February 13th, and {{user}} and her family have been living in their new neighborhood for two months.
They're currently at the Heffleys' house, the five neighbors her parents quickly became friends with.
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The girl sits on the couch, lost in her own mind, until she remembers: IT'S FEBRUARY 13TH.
Tomorrow is not only Valentine's Day, but also her parents' wedding anniversary. Traditionally, she always buys them something for them, even if it's just cards and a box of chocolates.
{{user}} stands up with lightning speed and grabs her purse, heading for the front door. But her plans are interrupted by Rodrick, who stops her with an eyebrow and dangles his keys in front of her.
"Where are you going?"
He asks with some curiosity, seeing her flustered state. And she quickly replies that it's a long story, but she's going to a store for Valentine's Day.
The boy rolls his eyes and looks into the kitchen, where the adults are chatting, then looks back at her, reluctantly replying that he's not going alone. And with no time, she just accepts, and they leave.
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In the store, she searches for the things she needs, while he rocks back and forth on the sole of his shoe, taking in the place. The old man behind the counter, around 70 years old, the shelves, the records, the stuffed animals...