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Why is Samantha here?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxelPpgJY5 維尼
I guess he was pretending to hate her but as soon as I was out of the picture he ran right back to her.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ865J4bAL6m 維尼
I knew it was all pretend, so why does it still hurt to see him with her?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqJILOQIeJ 維尼
I can't believe I reacted that way.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡxaHam7UqoL 維尼
I'm not that girl. 207Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWyw9yD3KE
I'm not impulsive.207Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbPKZ24LEf
I'm not irrational.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XNBFoKxdz 維尼
I don't yell at guys in public.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Ac3mNiQXD 維尼
As I make my way back to my friends, I realize my seat is taken. Of course the only open one is by Johnny. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfAObAtrAP 維尼
Could this day get any worse?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8v5wSRUbN2 維尼
He smiles at me when I sit down, draping his arm over my chair. I'm not falling for that. I lean forward, eyeing Vanessa. Please look this way.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqhLCHGfof 維尼
She catches my eye and a look of sympathy crosses her face. Crap. Did everyone see that?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqvxBCXfeX 維尼
Just great. I'm back to being pitied. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡXGdXI7LQaP 維尼
My stupid fake ex-boyfriend is making my life worse than it was before.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HRyzAGOgP 維尼
Johnny leans forward, drawing my attention to his stupid face. "So, do you want to exchange numbers?" 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡkOmmW0TN0Q 維尼
"I don't have my phone. Sorry." I really don't want him to have my number. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡQUjTqRCDha 維尼
"But I thought you went to your car to get it?" Crap. He's right. I just had to show it to everyone, didn't I?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHUvXhMEcb 維尼
"Oh yeah..." I look around for my stuff. "Hey, Ness, can I get my purse?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡTg0ouazvdF 維尼
She pulls it out from under her chair and passes it to me without a word. She is looking awfully smug though.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOdA94TTbv 維尼
I dig through it, but there's no sign of it. I look down the row, hoping I it's on the ground. "Hey, does anyone see my phone? I think I dropped it."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡOEOxSjzTgU 維尼
Everyone looks around, but all I hear is "No".8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡHBuSlx06lN 維尼
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It was in the jacket.207Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSecTjmDAy
The jacket I just threw at Ben.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3lPGCXmr6 維尼
Crap.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jhYm6cLvv 維尼
I need to get it back before he realizes it's in there. He will probably think it's some pathetic excuse to talk to him. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAsqrVV5QL 維尼
He can't find it. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDphSIgMop 維尼
"So, why don't you just give me your number? And I will text you so you have mine, when you find it." He's holding his phone, ready to type.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡRPADSQUx7p 維尼
"Uh..." Hesitating isn't going to make him stop. How can I tell him no without hurting his feelings?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEuT1l9amD 維尼
Vanessa reaches for his phone. "Here, let me help you out." She types what I assume is my number and hands it back to him.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBb6N9fpVB 維尼
Can I kill her now? Is it wrong I wish she would start drinking again and leave me alone?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡUA23aBDDeo 維尼
Yes, that's terrible. She almost died. She needed to quit. I just wish she would leave me alone. Maybe she just needs to get back together with Nate.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qFyW9qXA3 維尼
Stupid Johnny smiles, thanking my betrayer. I hate them both.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡHpuhPlwcW9 維尼
During the entire ceremony, I ignore everyone around me, even Johnny who tries to make funny comments. Well, at least he finds them funny. Not sure about anyone else. Even Ness speed fake laughing at some point.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡt63QgEpRIT 維尼
By the time everyone walks across the stage, I have developed the "Phone Rescue Plan." 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5AMdv9qXP 維尼
Not a great name, I know. But, "Operation Phone Retrieval" wasn't much better and "Save My Phone Scheme" is just terrible.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhyZbaEJw7 維尼
I just need to find out their plans without them knowing and find Vanessa's key before tonight.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡebiObDKqaF 維尼
Should be simple enough. Right?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡIt6JgHZJtT 維尼
I spot Nate sitting in the back, alone. Probably waiting to beg Ness to take him back.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡylaV9SCRw3 維尼
Grabbing my purse, I head over to him. "Hey, how have you been?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡb225nB8UPn 維尼
I really hope he can't see through my attempt at friendship. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6mAW2Q1zE 維尼
His eyes are distant and his face emotionless when he answers. "Fine."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPVLWnKXA8 維尼
Okay... not so chatty.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBjI6Fg8K8 維尼
"Breakups suck, you know? I not only lost Ben, but I lost all of you guys too." His eyes focus, meeting mine. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡeul7sUd6G6 維尼
"Yeah, they do suck. I lost the love of my life. Over something stupid." I've never heard so much sadness in his voice, but he's the one at fault.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYIPnLI05M 維尼
"It wasn't stupid, you kept a secret from her and then ignored her when she asked you about it. She has every right to be mad." Crap. That wasn't the most tactful thing I could have said.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQhDnaCYgx 維尼
"I know. I meant that I was stupid. Keeping our secret was stupid in comparison to losing her." That's so sweet. If only Vanessa had heard him.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡztppCWlZLg 維尼
"Oh." I couldn't say anything else if I wanted to.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡInILP6b4BI 維尼
"I was just afraid that if word got out, the media frenzy would drive us out of here. I couldn't imagine leaving her." He gives a humorless chuckle. "A lot of good it did me, huh?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡI85ZvRa7Mh 維尼
"Did you really think she would tell?" She loves him too much to ever do that.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡns176fd36N 維尼
"No, of course not. I was just afraid..." He trails off without finishing.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXYl04TcLt 維尼
I soften my voice, trying to sound comforting. "What were you afraid of?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡva3udZRY5Z 維尼
"Losing her. I was afraid if she found out who I really was, she wouldn't like me. It was just easier not to tell her, you know?" I wish he would say all of this to her.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6y2zj96Ij 維尼
"I get it. I still think it was wrong, but I get that you were doing it to protect yourself." I understand, but he should have handled it better.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡWmPeYYAxXz 維尼
"And Ben. Have you talked to him?" Oh great, we've switched to me now. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOz7nnpdV7 維尼
"Uh... not really. I threw his coat at him, but that was about it. He was with what's-her-name." I still can't believe I did that.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3JKs7t6Fc 維尼
"You know they aren't together, right? Don't let her get to you." I feel a little better, but I know he would lie for his best friend. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzPZN1fx1z 維尼
"Yeah, easier said than done. If someone kissed Vanessa on the cheek, especially her first love, how would you feel?" Maybe he can understand where I'm coming from.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6yKNklFxQ 維尼
"Murderous." Well, I feel a little better knowing he gets it.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡacTrp1SCim 維尼
"Exactly. He's lucky I only threw his stupid jacket." I laugh, but he doesn't join in. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡD26FefAbEj 維尼
"You know, that wasn't just a stupid jacket, right?" I shake my head. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6pxA2BmSt 維尼
What is he talking about? 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡgv44ywoK09 維尼
"His grandpa gave it to him right before he died. It's one of his favorite things. He must really love you." My heart is about to beat out of my chest.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaEGE5kS7p 維尼
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Pitter, patter.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQJCysbUkC 維尼
"Love?" I nearly choke on the word. "He said love?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyPspvCeJm 維尼
"Shit, sorry. Maybe not love. But you know what I mean. He cares about you. A lot." He gave me something that meant a lot to him?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhMSjxpGy8 維尼
"Right..." I'm not sure how to respond. I didn't think he liked me at all, but he let me borrow one of his most precious possessions and didn't ask for it back.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNDqzRD03h 維尼
Was it really better to lose something valuable to him rather than talk to me? I'm not sure how to take that.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbWFbER6iH 維尼
Should I be offended or flattered?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡpNG2ADPSlL 維尼
"You should try to salvage your relationship. You guys were good together, even for that short time." If only he knew the truth.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kTJvGnxZp 維尼
"I don't know about that..." I hesitate. I can't tell him it wasn't real, but I hate lying about it.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjj19hjGcv 維尼
"I do. I've never seen him happier." He makes a pointed look towards Ben and Samantha. "Ever."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3i7aw4QZMv 維尼
They seem to be in the middle of a heated discussion. I wonder what that's about.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m6GR11fZW 維尼
"Maybe you should try to fix your own relationship. I think ours is pretty much hopeless at this point." I cut my eyes to Vanessa to emphasize my point.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0EQy7cAzzq 維尼
He follows my gaze before dropping his head and sighing. "I don't think she'll ever forgive me."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡPT5A0wmVbZ 維尼
"I wouldn't be so sure about that." I wish they would just move past this. They weirdly belong together.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmeOQ5X4PT 維尼
"Really?" He perks up, his eyes regaining some of the life that's been missing these past three months. "What did she say?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡeL3cbZiam3 維尼
I just gave him back what he had lost. Hope.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XTPh7d26t 維尼
"It wouldn't be right for me to discuss it, but I can tell you, she mentioned going to McClain's tonight. She wants me to go with her." I feel really bad for lying, but I need them both out of the house. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡe25PmekUrS 維尼
It's a Saturday night, so hopefully everyone else will be gone too.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡyI01CvNKyg 維尼
He smiles, actually smiles. He leans forward, wrapping his arms around me. "Thank you. Thank you so much, Kat!"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwtpCPqbgv 維尼
As soon as we part ways, I track down Vanessa. I need to find the key she never gave back to Nate, just in case the place is locked.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Nz6dAcqhb 維尼
On the way home, Vanessa turns down the radio to talk. Uh oh.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡwL4SR51MuV 維尼
"So, I saw you talking to Nate. Or should I say Declan." She rolls her eyes. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡbab2cREn25 維尼
"I think Nate still works." She glares at me. Oops. Wrong choice.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3Q6UdtbHe 維尼
"So what did Declan want?" She over emphasizes his birth name.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SDBNDmgeb 維尼
"Oh, you know, we just talked. Small talk, nothing important." Another lie. They are piling up today. I can't break his trust, just like I couldn't tell him what she's said.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLpiWDl6NG 維尼
"Yeah, right. Like I believe that. Just tell me before I tickle it out of you." She probably saw him hug me and thinks I'm up to something. For once, she would be right.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmc2NYZOSL 維尼
"Ness, I'm driving." I shoot her a look, hoping it says "don't you dare". 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5iADV6ZEAu 維尼
"What's wrong with you? You look constipated." She giggles at her stupid joke.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡOagYtTk5L1 維尼
"Hah hah hah. Very funny." I roll my eyes, even though she probably can't see it.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjS3t6Czuw 維尼
"I know. I'm hilarious." She turns in her seat towards me. "Now tell me what he said before I kill us both."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0ubXOJVIw 維尼
She's so overdramatic. "Ness, I can't tell you. It wouldn't be right. He asked me about you, but I didn't tell him anything."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4DTaKw6X3 維尼
"What? You were supposed to tell him I'm doing great without him and seeing lots of hot guys!" And throws her hands up, clearly disappointed in me.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡePABer981l 維尼
"So, I was supposed to lie?" Again. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVDYlvjxcB 維尼
"Well, I am doing great and I did see Johnny today. He's pretty hot. So, it's not a total lie." She's definitely lying.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDaAfLRNw1 維尼
"Okay, one, he's not hot. Or funny. Or interesting. At all." I don't even wait for her objections. "And two, I'm not going to tell him your great when you're miserable without him. You need to talk to him. He's completely lost without you."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sWgbjTUKE 維尼
"He said that?" She only hears what she wants to.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡNctMmONDMw 維尼
"Ness, he didn't have to. It was written all over his face. Unlike Ben's. He, on the otherhand, is doing fantastic without me." It's pretty obvious he doesn't miss me.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6c4qSJwYTE 維尼
"Maybe he's just pretending. To hide his pain, you know?" Yeah, not very likely.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKoutkbOhr 維尼
"Yeah, and just spending time alone in his car with Samantha to help mask the pain, I'm sure." I roll my eyes again. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8jqVXaKRJ 維尼
"He what!? Are we going to murder him or her?" I want to say both, but I have no fight left in me.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡl04GsA3z1Y 維尼
"Oh, what's the point? He's clearly made his choice." And it wasn't me.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxpmONdUR1 維尼
"But you never even gave him the chance to fight for you." Yeah right, like he would ever fight for me.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BduXV8LnI 維尼
"Oh, look who's talking." She needs to take a look in the mirror. They actually love each other, there's no reason for them to be apart. 8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UkrB0ePG3 維尼
"You're right. Maybe I should have given him the chance to explain." Yeah, no duh.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡaawLCSrfmi 維尼
"He mentioned he would be at McClain's tonight. Maybe you should go talk to him." And leave our dorm room.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrQfMNMjub 維尼
"Maybe I will. You should come, talk to Ben. And make sure I don't drink." Crap. This wasn't part of my plan, why didn't I think of this?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0nWKwDVjm 維尼
I grimace. "Ness, I don't really want to watch him with Samantha."8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUEEmnqnG2 維尼
"Oh shit. I forgot. Sorry." She looks apologetic. "How about I text you if they don't show up?"8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqswfJFdsx 維尼
"Okay, sounds good." Vanessa heads to the bathroom to shower and I begin my search for that key.8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡWodnUggeAd 維尼
Where would she put it?8964 copyright protection203ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZHvswNtSd 維尼
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