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I had half a mind to confiscate everyone’s phones before the Showcase, but I wasn’t sure what that would accomplish if they still had iPads and their computers

Their faces were everywhere, along with the articles

It was time to buckle down

Even if that s Did it matter anyway? Since they clearly assumed I didn’t even possess them?

“You didn’t eat,” Rae said quickly

I stared at the little containers of food in the middle of the table and suddenly felt my stomach roll How could l possibly eat?

E a person’s appetite

I tried for a kind smile “I’m fine, thanks”

I left the roo tears of frustration

With a sigh, I shut the door to roan into the nearest pillow

I lay there feeling sorry forup and changing into a pair of white Cozy Earth sweats

Honestly, I had six hours before curfew, but I had no idea how to navigate the city, and on top of that, I still had a rapper to babysit

Pity party officially over, I left my room and shut the door, but when I turned around Rae was literally inches away from me

“Shit” I stumbled back “How do all of you kno to sneak up on people?”

His grin was gorgeous “It’s a gift”

“Uh-huh”

I tried side-stepping him, but he moved into my way each time

I closed my eyes in frustration and opened the?”

“Yeah” He crossed his arms “Toothpaste”

“Toothpaste,” I repeated “You need toothpaste?”

“Fresh out” He shrugged “But ement rules, I’m not supposed to leave the apartments without staff…”

“That’s only—” My eyes narrowed “If it’s toothpaste, I can just go grab it for you if you let me knohat kind Just keep an eye on Lucas I know he looks like he’s doing better, but the news still hasn’t reported what really happened, so he could spiral at any time still”