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e there”

I glance at Lali, whose eyes are the size of eggs “Nah” I shrug “Happens all the ti”

“We were just talking about the night we painted the barn,” Lali says

“That was hysterical,” I say, in an attempt to behave as if all of this is nor for me

“You want a ride home?” he asks

“Sure” He follows me to the locker room door, and for some reason, I’m relieved I suddenly realize I don’t want to leave him alone with Lali

I want him all to myself He’s too new to share

And then I feel like a crap heel Lali is my best friend

I slip out to the parking lot through the gy uncohs I’e Toyota pulls up beside me and stops Therolls down and Jen S sticks her head out “Hey, Carrie,” she says, all casual “Where are you going?”

“Nowhere”

Jen P leans across her “Want to go to the Haer Shack?”

I give theo to the Hao anywhere Do they really think I’m that dumb?

“Can’t,” I say vaguely

“Why not?”

“I have to go home”