From Glitch to Glory
Mark's eyes darted around nervously before they finally landed on me. He jerked his chin in my direction and said, "You got it wrong. Nicole's like a sister to me. That's my girlfriend right there."
The whole table went dead silent. You could've heard a pin drop. Somewhere in the back, I swore I heard someone whisper, "Seriously? That's his girl? Honestly, Nicole and Mark would make a better couple."
For a second, the awkwardness was too much to breathe through. Then Nicole leaned in as if she was saving the moment, looping her arm around my shoulders with this fake-friendly smile.