AVAIt’s way too late when I get home, almost past eight. I know I am probably going to get scolded for breaking curfew. My parents don’t like to call it that, though. They insist it’s not a rule but more about us being responsible, not staying out past the “reasonable time” they’ve set.But let's be real, it is still a curfew. Especially since the second you're late, you get the full lecture. And the truth, I hate that. Not because I don't care, but because I do. I hate disappointing them so much.I take a deep breath and ring the doorbell. It swings open almost instantly, like they’ve been waiting for me. Of course, it’s Zade. Even Zade, the king of breaking rules, managed to get home before me. I’m cooked.The door opens wider and I step into the living room, closing it behind me.“Hey,” I say.“Hi, little sister,” Zade replies.I don’t even bother correcting him. The jerk will never stop with that. He’s only a few minutes older, but he’ll never shut up about it.“Mom’s been waitin
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