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“Who wins in a fight—Dean or Ryan?” I ask

Walker nods exactly

“Ryan He’s fighting to defend ure out exactly what he’s thinking

But I can’t I’m too lost in those baby blues

“You want me to kick his ass?” Ryan’s voice is playful

I shake my head “Maybe later”

“My girl doesn’t wantmy hands” Ryan adopts a don’t fuck with me stance, but his smile stays wide “Drop it”

“She’s your girl?” Dean asks

“Of course” Ryan’s eyes go to the clock—twentyhere this early?”

Walker laughs “Dean said ouldn’t want to miss it”

“You’re an asshole,” I say

"'Cause I wanted to celebrate ns offense

Ryan ignores hin business It’s new, but it’s growing fast She’ll be full time at it soon”

“That’s happening?” Walker asks

“Yeah” I press ether