“Your parents are going to be looking for you.”
Nicole’s eyes widened, her expression turning grave. Xxx not this?” I gestured towards her, who was already already working her sweater over her head. When you’re older you’ll see-”
“Shut up!!” I yelled at her with enough to make her eyes get a little wider, if only for a second. “I’m sorry too.”
Silence followed. So even though I could walk to Carson’s house unannounced after the exam, it still felt weird. I’ve always been completely against it.” She swallowed a few sniffles. “You were a lot more fun when you were single.”
“Why, because I was easier to manipulate?” I retorted. “You know, like last time.”
…Excuse me? Silence filled the car. I think he’s in Chicago these days.”
“Chicago, huh?” I asked, trying to keep up conversation.
