Lily avoided Noah for exactly twenty-three minutes the next morning.
Which, honestly, was impressive.
Unfortunately—
Jason ruined everything almost immediately.
“There she is,” he announced dramatically as Lily reached her locker. “The girl responsible for Noah Carter becoming emotionally vulnerable in public.”
Lily nearly dropped her books.
“Can you lower your voice for once in your life?”
“No.”
Emily appeared beside him carrying iced coffee.
“I heard three separate people talking about you two before first period.”
Ryan arrived moments later looking exhausted already.
“At this point the entire school thinks they’re dating.”
“We are not dating,” Lily said immediately.
Jason looked unconvinced.
“Emotionally? Maybe.”
“I’m going to push you down the stairs.”
“That’s fair.”
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