You crossed the crowded room, holding Alexis’ hand.

She was your best friend, and she always brought you to parties.

Once you two had teacher the couch, the girl sat down next to some guy she apparently knew. “This is Tyler,” Alexis had introduced the boy to you.

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But after an hour, Tyler was whispering in your ear while you were drinking your soda.

“Wanna getout of here?” he asked.