"Can you do that for me?" I asked, drumming my fingers nervously. "You know I love you but -" "Please. It will be difficult, I know but they'd do anything to ruin me." I took her hands in mine. "I won't let them do that" Her words were assuring as she said them seriously. "Then do this for me." "I can't wrap my head around it though. You mean you messed around with a stranger. That's new! You've always been a good girl" Claudia laughed. "Shut up!" Laughing, I shoved her away. "I meannnnn, if the guy is good and he gives you what you want then please." She yelled while I tried to shush her up. "Someone will hear youuuu" "But hollup" Her playful side was gone as she stared at me seriously. "Is this not cheating?" I bit my lips, looking at my thumb. "Not exactly." "Wait. You and

