Chapter 88 Audrey

"Hmm," the maintenance worker said curiously as he stepped out of the bathroom. "I don't see any issues.

Tina and I exchanged a look of confusion. "But there was white gas coming out of the vent," I said, my cyc slightly from the ordeal. "It practically choked us."

still burning

The maintenance worker gave us an amused glance, leaning closer to get a better look at us. "Are you sure you girls weren't just smoking in there?"

I placed my hands on my hips. "Absolutely not," I said indignantly. "We don't smoke. There has to be something wrong with

the vent."

I

"Well.."The maintenance worker sighed and ran a hand through his hair, shrugging at the same time. "I'll close this bathroom off for tonight and have the vents looked at tomorrow. Thanks for reporting the issue."

With that, Tina and I turned to head back to the ball. No sooner had we stepped back into the hustle and bustle of the masquerade did we suddenly hear the sound of a familiar voice,

"There they are!" Betty's voice cut through the noise. We spotted her at the bar with Avis and Gavin.

As we approached, Gavin's eyes widened. "What happened to you two? Your eyes are all red." Betty smirked, leaning in conspiratorially. "Were you smoking pot in the bathroom? Naughty girls." "And you didn't think to share?" Avis asked around a mouthful of cheese and cr**ers.

I couldn't help but chuckle, shaking my head. "No, nothing like that. It's a long story. We'll fill you in later."

Betty frowned, her brows knit together. "You sure you're alright

"We're fine now," Tina said, shooting me a sidelong glance."Just a weird incident with the bathroom vents."

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Bathroom vents? Now I'm really curious.

"Later," I promised. "Right now, I think we could all use a drink. Shots, anyone?"

A chorus of agreement went up from our friends. Betty flagged down the bartender, ordering a round of tequila shots for all

of us.

As we raised our glasses, I caught Tina's eye. She nudged me gently with her knee under the bar, a silent show of gratitude for comforting her earlier. I couldn't help the way I felt a bit protective over her now that I knew the truth.

"To friendship, 1 said, clinking my glass against the others

our shots, the alcohol burning a hot path down my throat. It was

his empty glass,

in the middle. I noticed a few students still giving us dirty looks, but we ignored them, creating a barrier with

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songs, Betty piped up. "Hey, we should go look at the raffle

the raffle station, where two large raffle boxes stood-one for men and one for women-surrounded by glittering decorations. I pulled out the card that I had been given at the entrance, studying the number printed

did you get?" Avis asked, peering

"150" I replied. "You?"

she moved to look at the awards. -83"

which went from last place to first place: a gift basket for two, two $50 gift cards to the local cafe, two free movie theater tickets, a $200 limit

of

you should make a comment

of a deal. It's not

friends.

caught my attention. My jaw dropped as I saw Max stumble into the ballroom, his tuxedo in tatters and his mask missing. Snot ran

my Goddess, Betty gasped, pointing. "Is that.

further into the room, I noticed that something was

the surrounding students as security guards moved to escort Max out of the event. Part of me wanted to feel bad for him, but

got what was coming to them,"

what

Tina

on my arm. "Come on, let's not

scanning the crowd, and for a moment, I thought I saw a man in a dark blue mask slipping away. My heart ski**ed

Edwin?

would never come to an

in front of my face. You

friends. "Yeah, sorry. Just thought I recognized

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