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I nodded but made no move to stand

Vik’s eyes washed over ot a little—” He tapped on his chin “—right there”

Vomit on my chin? Cool Because why not?

Well, this day was perfect Just perfect

I took so to look at him, I held up one heavy arm, and Vik helped me stand He kept his hold on me, around me, as he walked me out of the bathroom and onto the main floor

The moment Anika sawlook atYou look awful”

Nice

But relief rushed through uess ere still friends

Mina sat at a booth with Trey, and when the little boy sawcostume and said brusquely, “I like your pajamas”

My Lord

It was so cute that I sed past the thickness in my throat and muttered, “Thanks I like 'em too”

Sasha and Lev walked into the roolance my way, Sasha peered at htly irritated, “Well, you’re useless to me now”

God He could be a real jerk sometimes

“Go eat a di—” And then I remembered the little boy only a few feet away “A banana”

“Funnily enough,” Lev began, “you should eat a banana”

Excuse me, sir?

He did not stop at lower “Bananas contain potassium Potassium increases mucus production—”

“Jesus Don’t saymy tender stomach

“—which protects your sto They’re a natural antacid and can help relieve sy rather pleased with himself

Ugh

These people

“Whatever I’h the soreness in my throat and leaned into Vik for support

Anika handed me my purse, and the man beside me walked me out back, to his sensible silver sedan My cheeks flushed a delicate pink I was feeling super sorry for myself as we made the short ride hoan to walk me inside I didn’t want to be alone

Vik did everything right He brought e, then putsure I had both water and a bucket bypain in ut sink

“Rest up I’ll come check on you tomorrow”