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Inside, the ed So Queen "

Tully ca "There you are "

Brandt immediately stood

Tully frowned at him "Whos this?"

"Brandt Hanover "

Kate knew exactly as going to happen next Because of what had happened to Tully in the dark woods by the river all those years ago, she didnt trust boys, didnt want anything to do with the Kate froh, Kate wasnt afraid She wanted to date and have fun and even maybe fall in love

But how could she say that, when Tully was only trying to protect her?

Tully grabbed Kates arhing a little too loudly as she dragged Kate away "This is our song "

"I saw Brandt at the HUB today He smiled at me "

Tully fought the urge to roll her eyes In the six a party at the Phi Delts, Kate had found a way to mention Brandt Hanover at least once a day Youd think they were dating, as often as his nauess: you pretended not to notice "

"I smiled back "

"Wow A red-letter day "

"I thought Id invite hi dance We could double date "

"I have to write an article on the Ayatollah Kho stuff to the paper, sooner or later theyll publish so It wouldnt hurt you to try a little harder to—"

Kate turned to her friend "Thats it I renounce our friendship I know you have no interest in our social life, but I do If you dont go—"