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“She hasn’t dealt with it,” Charlie argued

I knew that It hy all of us worried Nodding, I got to work onto let Callie finish before I didChapter 4KaraPast

“I can’t believe they flipped a coin formy eyes at Charlie to try and hide how nervous I was I’d amped myself up so badly that my stomach rolled with nausea as aited for the boys to pick us up

“They’re assholes,” Charlie said easily “It’s not like the four of us won’t stay together the whole tiirl to woo”

I laughed, but the sound was hollow

I was in a dress that made my boobs look awesoht hair was a tangle of curls I’d done my makeup flawlessly and I’d replaced ht red lipstick Bottom line, I’d never looked prettier in my entire life If the boys ditched us—if Curtis ditched us—while I looked like this? I would know for sure that nothing would ever happen between us Part of ht be kind of a relief because I could finally ht of it that I hadn’t been able to eat all day

“Dipshits are here,”He stopped ot up to leave “You know the rules Stay with the boys and Charlie No ridin’ with anyone that’s been drinkin’ Don’t ever take a drink or a sustin’ and boys that age are worse”

“No Solo cups,” Charlie added helpfully as h to take a breath

“That’s right,” dad said “You didn’t open it, you don’t drink it”

“I don’t drink,” I replied, throwing my hands up in exasperation “And you do this every time”

“Eventually, you will,” he said gruffly, looking slightly green “Don’t be stupid about it”

“The boys are here,” ood, too Daaaaang”

“You look especially gross saying that with your huge belly,” Charlie pointed out as we hurried to the living room

“You never look gross, baby,”me snort “But it is kinda creepy”

“They’re practicallyhim off

“We’re not related to the my small purse off the back of the couch