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Kyle nearly spewed food “Yeah, I totally believe that”

“Look,” I said, conspiratorially, because I trusted him He didn’t seem to have any ulterior motives or inclinations, other than to steal me away from Dane, because he still asked me on dates “We’ve tried to keep this private, but we’re very seriously involved”

I gave Kyle a est that and his slider

Then I added, “The thing is … well … we’re in love”

He blanched It was actually a bit coiven his athletic build and all-around macho-jock attitude

“Are you fucking kidding me?” he all but hissed “Iwhen he’s around And he’s all hands off, dude when he sees us together, but still … Shit Ari Really?”

“Yes,” I confirmed “Really I am literally the hopelessly devoted to you Sandra Dee” Since I wasn’t sure he’d ever seen Grease, I amended, “Or Princess Buttercup Take your pick”

He set aside his slider and glared at me “Buttercup was always in jeopardy”

“Not because of Westley,” I reminded him

“Need I reference the snake and scorpions?”

“Kyle!” Bit of a lo

Dane and the PR people had thought it best to share the neith all the e them to be aware of the unfortunate events for their own safety And because he didn’t want to hide anything “The grounds crew are sweeping this property all day long to make sure there aren’t any ”

Crossing his ar my point for me”

“I’er because of Dane” Wee little lie But I had confidence in Dane and I knew he’d solve this problem once and for all

“I’d be a hypocrite to criticize hily admitted “I really like the people I ith and the projects But damn it, Ari” His arms dropped and he leaned towardon I see A you around Shouldn’t he be holed up in a security booth so the cameras? No, he’s like a … a—”