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The music pulsed through the house, the bass vibrating in my chest as I swayed to the beat with Sofie in the center of the makeshift dance floor. The room spun slightly, but that could be because I was spinning. I wasn't drunk, just all warm and fuzzy. More like a warm, fuzzy, tipsy kind of way.

I wasn't drunk-just enough to not give a shit right now.

Sofie was dancing with SpongeBob-cute SpongeBob, but still, SpongeBob. For once, she had a little confidence, even if it was alcohol-induced. I wanted her to have fun, but at the same time, I needed to pee.

"I think I need to find a bathroom," I yelled over the music, leaning into her.

Sofie barely heard me, too busy grinning at SpongeBob. "Huh?"

"I'm fine!" I waved her off, not wanting to interrupt her night. "I'll find it myself. Don't worry!" The last time I did this, it almost turned out bad, but then again, I also probably wouldn't have Luke. Only this time, I'm avoiding the stairs-too many jello shots. She gave me a doubtful look, but I nodded firmly. "I'm good! Promise."

The heat from the packed bodies around me, combined with the PART 2 CHAPTER 115

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alcohol, made the room feel hotter than it was, and I tugged at the hem of my too-short witch costume for what felt like the millionth time tonight.

to this dress that I missed,"

over discarded cups and dodging people swaying a little too hard to the music. As I crossed into the hall, I felt a few appreciative stares and the occasional lingering glance, but I ignored them, focusing on my mission to find Just

I've ever seen," he flirted, dimples showing

smile, hoping to just pass by, but when I stepped to the left, he mirrored me, blocking my way

lifting my chin. "Yeah, sorry. No. Please

faltered, and his eyes flicked upward past me. His expression quickly fell, and I felt a shift in the air behind me- something that sent a shiver down my

turned slowly, heart racing,

out, and Aiden stared down at me for a second, chuckling. "Does it make you nervous?" Aiden

take my chances with the

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back toward the musketeer, hoping to sidestep this awkward situation. But Aiden's arm circled around me before I could even think about moving, pulling me flush to

he whispered, his breath warm against my skin. Goosebumps erupted all over my body, my heart pounding loudly

back-made it hard to think straight. I tugged at the hem of my skirt again as if that would somehow solve

my surprise, Aiden let me go without a fight, his eyes unreadable as he

behind me. Leaning against the door, I let out a shaky breath, trying to calm the racing in my

over Luke's name. I didn't know why I was doing it, but my brain

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