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“Earlier, when we were dancing . . .” “What about it?” “I was wondering if what Nikki said was true.” “What did she say?” “She said that it was like ... read more -
“I do not flirt.” “Yes you do.” “I do no . . .” He kissed me, stopping anything I might have said. “There you guys are.” We broke our kiss ... read more -
I lay there in the grass, waiting for him and imagining a world where time would stop and we can remain here forever. But the sun continues in its travels, ... read more -
“For the party tonight.” “Oh. . .” “Are you going?” “I wasn’t going to.” “Why?” “I just didn’t want to go.” “Will you think about going, please?” “Maybe.” He laughs ... read more -
“Let’s get you sexy first.” “Okay.” “Anything in particular you’re looking for?” “A skirt.” He looked at me oddly but said nothing as we walked along the clothes racks, selecting ... read more -
“Hey man. What are you doing here?” “We’re just hanging out. What about you?” “Shopping for tonight. “ His friend’s eyes slid over me in a way that made me ... read more -
her . . . “Why? Because she’s your girl? I was your girl too. You didn’t give a damn. Why don’t you run along? This conversation is for big people, ... read more -
“When are you picking me up?” “You’re going, huh?” “Yeah, I might as well show off my new outfit.” “I’ll take your truck and pick you up at eight then, ... read more -
changing. I got a bathing suit, too.” “Did he see that?” “He saw one of my outfits but not the one I’m wearing or my bathing suit. I didn’t get ... read more -
I squeezed some gel into my hand and worked it through my new red hair as I glanced at the clock. It was seven thirty-six. After working the curls out ... read more
