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“No, it wasn’t We all chose to go to the party You didn’t make that meathead stomp on me And second, even if it was your fault, I wouldn’t care I’ve got two knees, but only one sister”

I can’t help snorting at that

“That’s really sweet, Seb”

“It’s true So come here”

I co I rest my chin on his hair, which is the ainst my skin

“Quit beating yourself up about it I’ll be fine You just figure out a way to get along with the Griffins Because going into this like you’re going into battle is only going to s harder,” Seb says

That’s the only way I kno to do it, though—head down, covered in arht

“When can you leave?” I ask Sebastian “Cause apparently I’ht”

“I wish I could come,” Sebastian says wistfully “Them and us, all forced to dress up fancy and be nice to each other I’d love to see it Take pictures for me, at least”

“I don’t think they’ll show up in a photo,” I tell hi vampires”

Sebastian just shakes his head at me

“You want any water or anything before I go?” I ask him

“Nah,” he says “But if the hot redheaded nurse is out there, tell her I look all pale and sweaty and I probably need a sponge bath”

“No way,” I tell hiross”

“Can’t blaainst his pilloith his ar up his head