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Luke side-eyesburgers

"Christ It’s about ti n soive Grayson a look "You’re not a fucking dickhead, are you?"

I’ht shit his pants The kid is actually sweating

"I’, man," I tell him "Relax You see up finally and wearing a smirk "He thinks he’s funny"

"I aether and his face hardens

Fuck Why’d I say that? I’ to askto answer all the ti sweet, sweet love

"I heard about what happened to you," Grayson throws out, drawing Reed’s attention and thenthe heat off onna be co back soon?" he asks "Do you know?"

I want to say yes I want to say I don’t even really need this fucking boot anymore, but I don’t Not with present company twenty-feet away

"I’ there," I tell hilance at Riley I watch her press her hand to her chest and drop her head back with a laugh We’re not where I want to be yet, I think Then I turn , and when I catch his eye, Grayson tips his chin in understanding and takes a swig of his beer

Good fucking idea

Five minutes here and I’ve alreadyhot irls That’s so I’d like to sit back and stare at And since I can’t, there’s no way I’h this without alcohol Iback the lid

"Grab me one, will you?" Ben requests He takes the bottle I hold out, then looks over his shoulder across the deck "Angel, you wanna bring out the rest of the food and get the table set? Burgers will be ready in two"

"Sure thing, babe," Mia replies

I straighten up, twist the cap offas Mia and Tessa head inside the house Riley walks over to where the guys are all standing,toward Reed She steps up between Luke and Grayson and smiles "Mia said I didn’t need to help, but I want to Is there anything I can do?" she asks, directing her question at Ben

He finishes sliding a burger onto a plate and turns to look at her "Yeah You wanna help Beth get my boys up here? They’re probably covered in dirt"

"Sure Absolutely," Riley replies with enthusiasm "I can do that"