Esther turned around, looking curious. "Why are you laughing, Pearl?"

"Somebody's not telling the truth."

Esther immediately knew who Pearl meant, even without much thought. She glanced at Finnegan. "You lied?"

Finnegan blushed. "Yes."

"So, why weren't you dating then?"

"Because..." Finnegan started, but his words were cut off by someone arriving at the door.

Esther's focus shifted to the newcomer, leaving Finnegan mid-sentence. "You're here, James!" She rushed over and hugged him tightly.

relaxing. "Promise me you won't go to

It's not like the bathroom is risky," Esther whispered under her breath, but James caught her words and lightly pinched

won't do it again," Esther responded, her voice soft and

teasing them, "Do you mind? There are

affectionate, Esther

two seem to have a great

to assert his presence, especially after seeing a hint of sorrow in Finnegan's gaze. He

his chest puffed out

Esther introduced them. James, this is Finnegan Fox, an old friend from middle school. I wouldn't be here without

softened, knowing Finnegan had played a part in Esther's safety, though he remained wary of his

I can do

couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, if you're offering,

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