The Papaya Pyramid
I'm standing against the wall at Jake's house party, nursing a cup of something that tastes like papaya mixed with regret. My palms are sweating so much I might as well be holding ...
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I'm standing against the wall at Jake's house party, nursing a cup of something that tastes like papaya mixed with regret. My palms are sweating so much I might as well be holding ...
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