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“See what?” Ethan raised a brow and glanced over at me while I tried my best to keep my expression neutral

“Lauren has soed on the word as I choked out, “Have chemistry”

Ethan wrinkled his nose “With Carson? I guess if you consider eternal hatred chemistry, then”

“Exactly” I grinned, thanking him with my smile

“Ugh Whatever,” Lauren said “Are you guys going to his party on Saturday night? Wes and I already have plans or we’d be there”

Ethan groaned “He’s having another party? I totally should’ve known sinceout of town for their anniversary”

“We never go to his parties,” I added

“Why not? They’re fun”

“You think they’re fun because you guys run cross-country with him, and because, in the s up”

When Lauren blushed, I s?”

Ignoring et why you’re not there”

Ethan paused with us outside the cafeteria, which was his cue to head to History class and ours to lunch “It’s si when my parents aren’t home, then I can’t tell and don’t have to lie when I’m asked It makes life easier”

“And you?” Lauren asked me “What’s your excuse?”

“For one, I’o to Carson’s party so he can ht’s mission to irritate o for a ames of truth or dare and I’d drown Besides, he’s never actually invited me to one of his parties Isn’t an invitation sort

of a prerequisite? Showing up would make me look desperate” Or like I cared