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I start speed walking back toward solid ground “You’re an idiot”

He follows s an arm over my shoulders “And you, my dear, are a dirty birdy So hot”

I shrug histon is he here yet?”

Bentley nods slowly “Just arrived I’m supposed to lead you to the little private birthday celebration he has lined up”

“It’s after ht, so it’s technically not my birthday anymore”

He produces a blunt and lights up “C’irl Take a ith me”

“Fine,” I huff “But you’re sharing that”

He passes the joint to me “I wouldn’t dream of it any other way”

I take a hit and exhale slowly “Where are we going?”

Bentley tips his chin “Up that way a bit”

I’e into flip-flops instead of try

ing to navigate the slightly damp terrain in heels

“You got out of the hot tub just for this, huh?”

His lips turn up at the corners “Nah I got out of the hot tub when I saw you heading for the boathouse You know, the place where you were not spying on people fucking”

Shit I didn’t think anyone was paying attention to what I was doing