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“Hey Ben, we’re almost there.” Ben nodded, not letting his nervousness show. It’s been four years since I last saw Gwen. It’s been a long time. Too long. I’ve changed a lot, and I’m afraid that so has she. He stilled remembered the summer three summers ago when he had first discovered his feelings for his cousin, Gwen. Ah Gwen, how I’ve missed you. And that was true. Four years ago Gwen and her family had moved away in the fall when Gwen’s father had accepted a new job. Ben and Gwen had tried to keep up their relationship, but they lived so far away that over time it had become impossible. But Ben hadn’t forgotten Gwen, nor had he forgotten his feelings.

Then last month Ben’s dad had told him that Gwen and her family were moving back into town. Now Ben and his parents were driving over to have a welcome home party for Gwen’s family, and Ben couldn’t stop feeling anxious about seeing Gwen again. Will she still like me? Ben wondered. Will she still care about me like she used to? Or has she moved on and gotten over her dumb cousin? Soon, too soon for Ben, they pulled into the driveway and got out of the car. Ben climbed out and straightened his clothes, walking towards the door slowly. As he reached the door it suddenly opened and out strode a red headed woman. It took Ben a minute to realize it was Gwen!

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