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Love is sacrificing the last ply. —Kristos Samaras via Facebook
There is an “us” in “virus.” —Zachy Allec via Facebook
Feverish desire raged beneath the N95. —@seekingfelicity via Instagram
You can sneeze in my elbow. —@ralfchardon via Instagram
Our eyes locked in Zoom yoga. —@jabberwockies via Instagram
Slowly, window and I became friends. —@jo.onthe.go via Instagram
“Don't kiss me,” he whispered gently. —@anna_rchist via Instagram
The clothes came off; masks remained. —@_v.sh via Instagram
Casual gets serious way too fast. —@kristinafmiller via Instagram
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