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“Aw, Thea,” Xandermy hair away from my face “I’m sorry, baby” He rubs et sick I wish he’d leave me alone, so he didn’t have to seethere

When I’,” I hiss, glancing over his shoulder to see if anyone is watching

They all are, of course

“Don’t be It happens” He rubs my arms

“Do you think your mom has an extra toothbrush I can use?” I ask

He nods “I’m sure she does, but I’ll ask”

“Thank you”

I head inside while he goes to ask and get a glass of water, swishing the liquid aroundit out in the kitchen sink

The sliding glass door opens, and Xander steps inside “She said there are souest bathroom”

He nods for me to follow him down the hall

“I can’t believe that happened,” Ihi at one of hih school He’s in his football unifor

“Checkingat the photo

I laugh “You’re ue out at hiht you were so hot—no lie, I used to doodle Mrs Kincaid on all my notebooks”

He s if I said that didn’t make me happy”

“I had the biggest crush on you It was next level—like stalkerish”