Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Dinner felt like a war zone.

Watson and Joshua were locked in this silent, stubborn face-off, both trying to come out on top. Allison acted like she didn't notice a thing. Carolyn did her best to ignore it, too.

Afterward, Joshua offered, "Want me to give you and Lizzy a ride home?"

"I drove myself," Allison said.

Joshua grinned. "Then give me a lift. It's on your way, right?"

Allison gave him a look. "Didn't you bring your own car?"

She glanced at Carolyn. "Aren't you taking Ms. Witt home?"

"She drove, too," Joshua replied, not even looking at Carolyn. His voice softened when he spoke to Allison.

Allison rolled her eyes. "You drove here. Why do you need me to take you?"

"Brian just texted," Joshua explained, "His car broke down nearby. The tow truck's an hour out, but he needs to get home fast. I sent my driver to pick him up it's close. Good thing I brought a driver today."

Watson let out a sarcastic laugh. "How convenient."

Joshua just smiled. "Isn't it, though? What a coincidence."

Watson didn't bother answering.

wasn't buying

"Brian, your car died, right? My driver's on his way. I just happen

fast. "Yeah, didn't I just tell you? Why are you calling again? Hurry up,

he'll be there

hung up and shot Allison a

his driver

Carolyn jumped in. "Joshua, I can give you

barely glanced

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your way. I live right

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neighbors. Allison's headed that

were putting on a show, but she didn't call them out. Joshua had already sent his car

"Let's go," then climbed into the car. Joshua's smile was full of quiet triumph. "Coming." He slid into

Allison and Lizzy in the back, Joshua

and Watson exchanged a

gate, Allison spoke up, her voice low. "You can get

definitely didn't want Javier seeing her and Joshua arrive