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The limo smelled like sweet perfume and hairspray that made my stomach churn. I should have just refused to go, but the boys would never have allowed that. Our last big hoorah as seniors and as the football champions. So here I was in an fucking uncomfortable suit and immediately. Something about photos. I didn't give a shit and pulled it off entirely and chucked it out the window, ignoring her shocked expression.

I leaned back into the leather seat, letting the cool burn of whiskey slide down my throat as I tried to numb myself from the reality of where I was and who was draped over me.

Tiffany's fingers were like claws, constantly pawing at me, her nails digging into my chest as she giggled and whispered things. that I couldn't even pretend to care about. She even fucking tried to kiss me. I almost called it off right there, but again, I promised Josh, so here I took another long swig from the flask hidden in my jacket, welcoming the sting of the alcohol. It was the only thing that kept me grounded, kept me from throwing Tiffany off my lap and telling the driver to turn the damn limo around. But no, I had to be here, had to play my ODON

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Josh sat across from me, looking like

a shell of himself. Ever since Laura had iced him out, he'd been in a downward spiral, and tonight was no exception. He was hunched over, staring blankly out the window like the world outside held answers he'd never find. I couldn't stand seeing him like this, so I held out "Hey man, cheer up," I said, forcing a smile. "She might show."

I knew he was hurting. Laura kept rejecting him. Even after, he basically carried her to the hospital and didn't leave until she woke up. Not

was head over heels for her,

Tiffany

she grated on my nerves, how every touch from her made me want to crawl To my surprise, Josh suddenly grabbed my shoulder, his grip. firm enough to snap me out of

sober,

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to face

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picked to accompany Josh. Not that he even looked at the redhead

nerves were on edge. There was something in Josh's voice, something that made my gut twist with

had to. "I've seen the way you look

My heart stopped.

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