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“I—”

I choked on my oords My mouth felt like it was full of sand

“About last night,” I said in low tones “I—I wanted to say soize for—”

“Not necessary,” said Hunter “Actually anted to talk to you”

I slumped in my seat, totally crestfallen Here it comes…

“But not now,” Brandon added “Later on tonight When we’re all home”

I bit ry, but in ood

“I’ dinner for us,” Colin said “Six O’clock Can you make it then?”

I nodded blankly “O—Of course”

“Good”

I heard the sound of keys, and shuffling, and bookbags being lifted As the three of them filed out of the foyer, I just couldn’t help myself

“I can move out,” I blurted suddenly “Give et a place In the ain, and I’ll—”

“That’s not ant,” Hunter said simply

His words echoed in the now empty kitchen All three of the their heads

“N—No?”