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“I think I’o back to the sorority house” I looked at hed “I don’t do parties”

“You’re a Mi Alpha Alpha girl now—of course you do parties” My cousin, Lexi, looked over at me like I had just told her the Earth was flat “Have sone”

“I don’t know” I took the glass apprehensively

“Brittany, you’re in college Loosen up” She sipped chalass

“I’lass to my lips and took a tiny sip

“Brett’s here! I’ll be right back” Lexi noticed her boyfriend walk through the front door and ih the crowd so she could get to him

Probably not Most of the tis

Lexi was in love, and when Brett walked into a roo on her mind It didn’t upset me I understood I wished I had someone who could captivate my attention like that Mostly, I just wanted someone looked at me the way Brett looked at Lexi It was clear that they had soe University, and she was a student when they met It caused a bit of a scandal when people found out they were together, but that didn’t stop the the center of attention I preferred to fade into the background whenever possible and stay out of the spotlight It was more comfortable that way, even if it was pretty damn lonely

“You don’t look like you’re having any fun” Abby, one of our sorority sisters, walked up to me

“I was thinking about leaving” I gried

“Do you want to go outside with me and smoke this? You won’t be bored after that” She held up a joint—or at least I assuh

“No, I don’t think that’s a good idea” I lifted et”

“Boring…” Abby rolled her eyes “Okay, well I’ll be out back if you change your mind”

Lexi was busy with Brett, the rest of my sorority sisters that ca to sink their teeth into whichever guy—or girl—that they wanted to spend the night with, and I was standing there alone I decided that it was tio I could watch the ball drop on television from the comfort of h to see it It wasn’t like the party I was attending was an official Mi Alpha Alpha event I was free to go at any tilass, pushed my way to the door, and finally made it outside

Now to find a ride back to the sorority house

I pulled out my phone and loaded my Uber app There was a wait due to the number of people that needed rides on New Year's Eve The bus station wasn’t far, and it would be a lot faster than waiting for so in that direction I started wishing the heels that ned for co tobunched around n that said Reton on the side and used the wall for support as I , but it felt a lot better

Okay, I should be able to make it to the bus station now

Before I had a chance to start walking, a long black lihtly jogged to the back door As soon as the door was opened aI was using as support My eyes were drawn to hieous He towered over ed in a catalog instead of a city street He earing an expensive suit that stretched across broad shoulders and a thick chest I could even see an outline of his left bicep pressed against the fabric of his suit Ripped was an understatement—he looked like he could bench press the limousine he stepped out from

Wow!

I expected hile word I mean, ould he notice me? A man that attractive, with his incredible physique and a jaw that looked like it cut through glass—he probably dated celebrities andwith purpose, without even turning his head in ht beside me He paused, his head slowly turned with a perplexed look on his face—and his eyes—oh god, his eyes were practically piercing They looked like they could see right into my soul They er back—just because the look aimed in my direction

“Are you going to the party at the top of the Ren next to me

“U trapped inby”