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“It’s going to be so much fun Heath and Declan already have their shirts off Yum!” She licked her lips I rolledoff, which was fitting since they all wore that Kings moniker like they had actually been crowned by the queen herself

But I couldn’t help my smile at how happy Kaitlin was We walked up the steps to the house as people spilled out of the front door and along the sides

There were people in bathing suits chasing each other ater guns, red plastic cups stacked on every surface, and the thuht in the stomach as a mix of pop and rap blasted over all the noise

We stepped into the house, and it was bedlam With a house that nice, I was a There was so lass everywhere It was like a museum had been taken over by a frat party

“How in the hell are Eer in ear

“They aren’t here They’re never here” There were Ping-Pong tables around the pool in the back, and people ran in and out of the house, dripping water everywhere Tile floors plus wet running people was an accident waiting to happen I tao find some safety cones or towels to thron on the floor

Giant colues of the expansive slate ledge as someone cannonballed or belly flopped into the pool There was a collective “ohhh” from everyone outside A few people even held up cards with nuood maneuver

“Let’s get a drink” Glancing down at her cup like she’d just realized it was eed me toward the back of the house

“I’m okay” This wasn’t where I should be The people here were having way too ht or flight was kicking in Walking into the place held a lens up to show me exactly what kind of person I wasn’t—and I’d never be A part of ed for it, wanted a few hours to not feel like me

“One drink and then I’ll stop bothering you about it At least this beer is cold Emmett kno to throw a party” She let out the telltale drunk girl “wooo” before guiding s outside

“We need a beer for Mak,” she yelled to Ford, as , over the three people ahead of us He towered over almost everyone there and had the perfect blend of don’t fuck with me and I’m a teddy bear that made most people love him

Definitely a change fro If he hadn’t been one of the best goalies in state history, he ot hen he saw me And I wanted to crawl into a hole and die

“Emmett and Avery invited me,” I blurted, convinced he'd take one look at me, turn me around, and boot me from the party

“It’s all good, Mak I just wasn’t expecting to see you here Glad you could make it” He handed me a cup full to the brim, and some sloshed out onto my hand

“Have fun Be good” He winked at Kaitlin, refilling her cup, andon to the next people in line