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"I wonder if they’ll be selling cookies?" Kyle joked "I really like those chocolate uess they can count on your support then, huh?" I teased "You’re probably good for two or three boxes, right?"

"Sure! Why not? I rinned

I s on Ryan

"That band up there is really rocking!" Kyle stated enthusiastically He was tapping his fingers on his beer bottle "This is a really nice party you put together"

"Thanks! It was a little tricky, but I guess I pulled it off" I glanced around at the large gathering My pub was packed; everyone seeood time

"You know, my birthday is in April Feel free to throw me a party like this" Kyle bumped me with his elbow as he took a sip of his beer

"So are you here with a date?" I asked, looking around for a stray wo atwhy soirlfriend, that’s all"

He looked at me like my question was ridiculous

"Don’t make that face at roaned "Maybe I’ht! I don’t think that’s a proble another sip of his beer "It’s hard to find the coe these days"

"Well, write down your list of requireirl or two out there on the sidewalk that comes close," I jeered

"Nah I don’t have to walk that far to find what I’ve been looking for," he stated directly as he looked me in the eyes

I was just about to make a witty comeback when Kyle’s smile vanished

I felt a hand slip aroundme

"Taryn… Honey, there are some people I want to introduce you to, if you’re finished with your conversation here?" Ryan inquired The tone of his comment clearly indicated I was to endto Kyle, but apparently Ryan’s tolerance had reached its lihtly irritated He tried to appear unaffected by Ryan’s attitude, but the anger and resentment was evident