The pre-game energy in my bedroom was palpable. Roxy, Lily, and Sam were sprawled across my bed, a chaotic mix of hairspray, glitter, and nervous chatter filling the air. It was like a slumber party, except instead of swapping secrets and watching movies, we were preparing for a high-stakes football game.My mom poked her head in, a warm smile on her face. "Having fun, girls? Make sure to be safe tonight, okay? And Aria, honey, I'm so glad to see you smiling again. You seem so much happier lately."I blushed, suddenly self-conscious under her approving gaze. "Thanks, Mom," I mumbled. "We will, have fun I mean."After she left, a comfortable silence settled over the room, broken only by the occasional burst of laughter or exclamation of excitement. But then, Lily, never one to shy away from awkward questions, piped up."So," she drawled, a mischievous glint in her eye, "is Tim a good kisser?"I froze, my cheeks burning. My gaze darted to Roxy, who looked at me with a mixture of concern
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