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Chapter 10
I'm unable to look away, despite my subconscious's warnings. I can't believe he would do this again, after promising he wouldn't.
Get out of there before he sees you!
This time, I don't argue with my subconscious.
"Um, guys. I think I'm gonna go find my date." I tell my friends.
They nod, obviously knowing better than to stop me. They probably feel sorry for me- the pathetic girl who was stupid enough to fall for her best friend knowing that he's way out of her league- that's what I think of myself right now.
"Hey, I was looking for you." Alex appears in front of me, two cups in his hands. I take a cup from him.
"Weird. I was looking for you too." I shrug.
Alex looks at me for a moment, then sighs deeply. "Wanna tell me what's bothering you?"
What? "What're you..."
"I'm good at reading people, Aubrey. Really good."
I cross my arms over my chest. "Have you alw
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