Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

DATE NIGHT LAURA

Friday evening came quicker than I expected, and now I was standing in Jess's room, staring at myself in her mirror while she curled the ends of my hair.

"Hold still," Jess scolded, waving the hot iron at me.

"Sorry," I muttered, trying not to fidget. My palms were clammy, and my stomach twisted in knots.

"Why are you so nervous? It's just a date," Sam chimed in from the bed, where she was scrolling on her phone.

"Because," I said, sighing. "It's not just a date. It's... a first date."

Jess smirked, releasing another curl and fluffing it out. "And with an art guy, no less. I still can't believe you managed to find someone who shares your... passion for brushes and stuff."

I bit back a groan. They had no idea this whole date was almost a lie and that this guy came out of nowhere to save my ass.

Sam threw her phone down and grinned. "Relax, you'll be fine. Besides, you're totally pulling off that dress."

I glanced down at the pale green sundress Jess had practically forced me into. The fitted waist and flowy skirt were flattering, sure, but the neckline dipped a little lower than I was used to. "Maybe I should wear something else," I mumbled, tugging at

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the hem.

Jess rolled her eyes.

again. Trust me,

hot. Tim's going

glanced toward the window, my heart sinking when I saw the familiar figures splashing in

Luke. And a gaggle

leaning against the window frame. "They're still

Friday night is pool party night," Jess said with a shrug

I

the window and snorted.

dripping from his hair as one of the cheerleaders-Madison,

ever get tired of being... them?" I asked,

a date, Laura. Focus

to focus. Tonight wasn't about Josh

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fan club. It was about proving to myself-and everyone else that

if it was built on a tiny

this way!

back from the window. "Let's finish this. Tim's picking me

raised an eyebrow. "You sure you're

nodded, forcing a smile.

for the briefest of moments, I couldn't shake the feeling that this

light. The faint hum of the engine was the only sound

the truck to open the door for me. "You

my cheeks warming. "Thanks. You clean