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    Doug Langille

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    Beating the Heat

    less than 1 minute read

    I took the cool can and placed it on my chest, letting the condensation drip between my breasts. It felt good and I closed my eyes for moment. I sat up straight, smiling wickedly, opened the tab and passed him the soda.

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    Tags: drama, flash

    Updated: June 8, 2015

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