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He found it very funny, but as far as everyone else is concerned the happy breakfast we had before was gone We ate in silence,small talk wherever they deemed necessary

Once it’s over, Seth drives us home and I make it just in time for the mechanic Selena stays to keep me company, but Jackson and Seth have to leave to prepare for Concord tonight Seth asks Selena if she wants to co yes and kissing Jackson with everything she has

While the mechanic works on my car, Selena helps ht I pull out a pair of black formal pants and a white silk top, but Selena tosses theet now that he’s had you You have to play sexy and unforgettable to keep him"

I scoff "Selena, you are--"

She raises her hand "Shoosh, you I know exactly what I’ about"

Selena pushes me aside and leans into my wardrobe, in seconds she produces a short, black dress "Why is this at the back of your closet and not the front?"

Because Blade bought it forit"

It really is a gorgeous dress The lacy fabric splices off the shoulder, styled with short lace sleeves and it’s a slim fit Blade has an obsession with lace and I have no idea why

"It’s sexy" States Selena, holding it out in front of her

I rake my hands over my face "Fine Throw it in"

She squeals and putsOur trip to Concord is only tonight and toh once at the thought of trying to tell that to Selena

There’s a knock on o to meet the mechanic He handsI look at the yellow slip It says there was a proble on Thankfully he fixed it and o Selena tears fro in her hands

"Coh my closet! I’ll meet you in the car"

Before I lock the door behind me, I remember I need to call Mason to let him knoon’t be at work Tuesday or Wednesday I dial his number and he answers i to let you know that I won’t be able to ht I’ll get so okay?"

"Yeah, yeah I’ht"

"Letout of toith Seth"

I shut my door and lock it behindfrouy that can be there for you What happens when he finds soain You deserve better"

"I appreciate your concern, but I can handleup on him and climb into my car

"Man," I blow air out oftheir nose into my business"

I drop my phone into the cup holder next to me and turn the car on I s to hate what I have to say next"

I pull out of my driveway and head in the direction of Selena’s house

"When did you and Seth start having sex?"

"Saturday" I reply straight out, ignoring the way she picks at her nails

"And ere you going to tell"At some point We haven’t had sex since then"

She drops her hands into her lap "Why?"

"Because he can’t before a fight, apparently"

Selena laughs to herself "That must suck"

I don’t comment because it does suck It sucks hard

"What happened to waiting with Jackson? Weren’t you meant to have dinner first?"

"Yeah, but the opportunity arose last night and I took it"

"Right, thanks for that"

Her hands cover the red flush that spreads over her cheeks "I’m so sorry, O I didn’t think ere that loud"

"You were" I’h creep up h, the faster it rises and I end up laughing loudly almost all the way to Selena’s house