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Sofia was a senior now School was farand she was still on the track teaive her parents a reason to take back her per could keep her and Eric apart, but she liked not having to sneak around So she spent a lot of tiel and Eric were no longer in school with her was boys were really opening up to Sofia It was new and exciting, but Eric’s senior ring hung on the chain around her neck, faithfully Still, that didn’t one, she discovered just how big a flirt she could be, and she relished it

As the year went by, she and Eric fell into a routine During the week, they saw so much less of each other than they had the year before and that past suone away to school She would’ve never lived through that Even now, she saw less of hi the week, but she saw him at least twice and they spoke every day, not to mention texted all the time, and of course, they ot

Late her senior year, while Eric was busy cra for finals, she finally decided to show up and surprise hi home electronics store at the mall She’d stopped by at his job before, but he was always so busy he hardly had time to visit with her So she hadn’t dropped in on hione in a while without seeing each other He’d been busy cra for finals all week She could tell he was a little worried about his grades, so she stayed away and let hiht and the place was busy It only took her aa custoo around the aisle and come up from behind him, to surprise him She strolled up and waited for hiirl he helped looked older than Sofia Sofia hadn’t paid attention to the conversation until the girl laughed a little too loud Then Eric laughed with her

"Eric, you know I’irl teased, "that software you installed forthere on onna hav kresede to come over and install this one for me"

"How hard is it to put the disc in and follow the pro the hair on Sofia’s arm stand up

"I could probably drop by on my way home if you want It’ll only take a few minutes"

"And then you’ll show h was like none Sofia had ever heard It made her stomach turn "It’s not that hard, Nicky But yeah, I can walk you through it"

"Yay, you’re a doll I’llin the fridge"

Sofia held her breath Say you can’t--you won’t

"Fish tacos and a cold beer, sounds good"

Sofia walked away and out of the store, choking in anger He’d been to this bitch’s house this week to install software, but he hadn’t had time for her all week? He hadn’t called her all day to ht, so she’d assuain

She hit the speed dial on her phone and called hiht back Never once this entire time had she questioned Eric’s faithfulness Sure, she’d worried a little when he started college about all the college girls he’d be ed between them, she felt certain she could trust him He’d loved her since they were kids He told her this all the time The jealousy burned her up She called until he answered, pacing outside the store

"What is it, Sof? I’onna see you tonight?"

He paused "That’s what you’re calling about?" He paused again for a otta cra, the words flew out, "Fuck you, Eric! I hope you enjoy Nicky’s tacos, because I’ain!"