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"He hates Blaine He held back his criticism, but I could always tell he disapproved of him"

"Men, right?" Marina shovels some popcorn into her mouth "Can’t live with them Can't live without them"

"You do," I say and sit back, wondering what Jon will say about Blaine being back in town and that he wanted to see me

I' ofI want I don't want Jon to even iine I'm interested in Blaine For a while after Blaine left, I was sad that things didn’t work out Jon used to give me pep talks –most of them about hoas better off without Blaine and that he was a first-class jerk who didn’t realize what a gem he’d had in me

I set my alarm on my cell for nine forty-five so I can remember to call Jon and let hi a Facetiht I hope he's not too upset I know he's looking forward to it

Marina and I watch a et about the ti event and so I excuse o to the bathroo Jon

I hate the deception One of these days, when I feel more secure about Jon and ht now?

I' to avoid confrontation

I slip to the bathroo tucked it into my hoodie pocket Once I'm alone with the door closed, I take out my cell and open Facetime

Jon coround – the typical art above his bed, the headboard and the row of throw pillows He's sitting on the end and smiles when he sees me

"There you are," he says His expression is unreadable Not happy, but not angry

"I can't talk now," I say in a half-whisper "Marina's over"

"Hmm…" he says, and raises his eyebrows "Marina?"

"Yeah She invited herself over and brought popcorn and Twizzlers I guess she felt bad about ht"

"She textedin town What's up?"