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"Uh-huh Sounds like that was a fun ti "My hand doesn’t really count"

Grace’s face coiled up as she said, "Ugh, you sick bastard I didn’t need that visual"

A srew across Grace’s face "Guess who is here?"

Grayson yawned like he was bored already "The whole gang fro Seems like she perked up a little when she found out you were in town Want to explain?" Grace asked as she crossed her arms in front of her and raised her eyebrow

Grayson tossed his head back and laughed with a roar

Grace and I both stared at Grayson The way he couldn’t keep his eyes off of Meagan last month didn’t slip by anyone Even me, and I was consu aboutthe pain back to the surface I needed to push it back down and fast Pullingat him, I made my way up the stairs and held outus to stay with y’all"

Jeff looked me over before he let his eyes settle intowe stood there and stared at each other before Ari cleared her throat

Looking over at her, I sain, Ari"

Walking up to ave me a soft kiss on my cheek "The pleasure is all mine, Noah Come on in, I want to introduce you to everyone"

Taking in a deep breath, I glanced back to Jeff who smiled and motioned for me to follow Ari Grace was next tobehind us talking to Grayson It see him in on Lauren and Colt

As we uest bathrooet water, soda or beer if I needed one

The moment the back screen door opened and we all stepped outside; everyone turned and looked at me I felt like the new kid in class as all eyes fell uponpeople here My heart began to race, and I prayed like hell I wouldn’t have a panic attack

It didn’t take long for Ari to start with the introductions

"Noah, this isthe ain so soon"