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“We voted,” Drew says. “It was unanimous — after some extensive debate.”
“Well, of course,” I say.
“You can bring Jenna if you want...” Seth frowns. “Though, I secretly hope you don’t.”
I grin. “You know she’d never let me hear the end of it if I went to a beach party without her.”
“Then, bring her. I’ll bear it. Whatever. I’ll just drink until she becomes a mermaid. That’ll be fun! What do you say, little sister? You in?”
I glance at Drew. He sits there, strong and casual as ever, almost as if the thought of spending another party with me doesn’t fill him with dread.
Maybe that kiss really did for him what he said it’d do.
We’re acquaintances and nothing more.
“Sure,” I answer. “Yeah, I’m in.”
Seth pounds the table with his fist. “Excellent!” He chugs the last of his coffee and nods at Drew. “We should head out.”
“Yup,” Drew says.
“We’ll pick you up at sundown on Friday,” Seth says as he stands. “Where are you staying these days?”
“Uh...” I hesitate. “218 Shanice Street.”
He tilts his head in surprise. “Well, look at you. Squatting on Shanty.”
“It’s nicer than it looks from the curb.” I roll my eyes. “That’s a lie. It’s awful, but… affordable.”
“Yeah, I bet.” He laughs. “See you then, Heidi.”
“See you then,” I repeat.
Drew stands and hovers for a second as he waits for Seth’s back to turn.
Then, he smiles.
“Bye, Heidi,” he says as he leaves.
I take a step back to give him room, keeping one eye on Seth to make sure he doesn’t pick up on anything he shouldn’t. Not that there is anything to pick up on, right?
Acquaintances.
“Bye, Drew,” I say.
A beach party?
I can hear Jenna shrieking in the distance already.
Auto-pilot engaged.
I clear their table, spotting delicious cash next to Drew’s mug. I reach for it, pausing as I count one too many zeroes on the bill.
1-0-0?
That can’t be right.
I pick it up. I blink twice.
