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Brandon moved so fast I barely saw more than a blur He shoved Garrett into the ith terrifying force, rattling the electronic hand dryer so hard it almost fell down

“The second rowled into Garrett’s face

I saw the panic in his eyes, but it faded quickly Either he really was brave, or he was putting on a good show

“What are you gonna do?” Garrett’s lips curled into a wry smile “Beat me up?”

Brandon’s forear down so hard I could her the air hissing its way out of Garrett’s lungs

“Easy…” Iin

“I could screaer to call to the police Have you both arrested for assault, and for stealing my phone, and—”

Three small knocks at the door interrupted him I unlocked it, opened it quickly, and let in Colin… and Claudia

Garrett shook his head when he saw his ex “And here I thought you really wanted to come back,” he snarled “I should’ve known better I should’ve figured it out the moment you—”

“

SHUT UP”

Claudia’s voice was loud and clear and full of veno stalker”

She took the phone from me, and punched in his old passcode It must’ve worked, because she nodded

“She’s right,” said Colin “You don’t get to talk You get to listen”

Brandon eased up, but only slightly Just enough for Garrett to breathe again