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I pull outall of ret it, because the calls and texts are really rolling in now If oneto screah I frown Darcy? I turn around and she shrugs atit aloud

Darcy: Don’t pretend you’re not wondering if the ru twelve inches

I choke on a laugh, then I turn around and shoot a glare at Darcy, who shrugs innocently

Me: I’m pretty sure he’s the one who started those ruht have crossed my mind

Me: Also—Embarrass me or make this aard and I’ll kill you

Darcy: You don’t need my help to embarrass yourself ;)

She ainstas the scent of his aftershave engulfs me

God, he sood

“Okay, let’s get ”

His voice jolts me back to reality I smile at him and raise my eyebrows

“Sure, Adam Or should I call you Frederick?”

“What?” he asks, a confused smile on his face

“That guy you were just talking to He called you Frederick,” I say patiently

“No, he didn’t,” he says, givingokay?”

He’s so convincing that for a second, I doubt myself

“Don’t make me feel like I’m crazy,” I protest “He called you Frederick I know that’s what I heard”

“For the record, I didn’t hear anyone call you that,” Darcy pipes up “I think she iined it”

Ada helpful, thanks

“Katie, relax What you heard is hi me if I’ve seen Frederick,” he replies His eyes sparkle as he grins atfor his brother”

I frown at hio, but I’ …

“Maybe you had ests “You didn’t do anything that you regretted later, did you?”

“Nope” My tone is like ice

“Good,” heworse than your world turning upside down Or your s a frown”

I can’t be in this car

I ignore Darcy’s snort and stare straight ahead, not wanting to give hiotten to nore him forever