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Carson snorted and stepped forward, flicking a lock ofclose to nats that circle the fruit bowl in the summer “How cute You’re still in the boys-have-cooties phase”

“Not all boys Just you”

When Carson laughed in return, and I stuckhis point It was terribly juvenile, and I resented hirade-schooler

I flashed Ethan a genuine s a hand throughmyself

Ethan’s silence spoke volu okay out here?”

“Yeah Of course We were just talking about our project Everything is perfectly fine Why wouldn’t it be?” I asked, wondering why I couldn’t just shut up

“That’s funny I don’t re the project just now,” Carson chimed in

See? Gnat

“Did I ask you?” I snapped

“Whatever,” Ethan interrupted our glaring s are never just fine with you two, but I’ in or what?”

With more force than necessary, I brushed past Ethan and stepped inside, inhaling the scent of sauce and cheese “Please tell na”

“You’re in luck” Ethan placed his hands o

nroom

“I’ to drop h I shouldn’t, I felt a little surge of joy that no one seemed to care

I took nated seat at the table, the one beside Ethan, accepting Mrs Brooks’ offer of leiant bowl of tossed salad on the table After she took her seat next to Mr Brooks, Carson appeared a aze cool on my face