Erica's POV
The drive to the mall is quiet and awkward. Bryce insisted on driving and I refused to sit in the front seat with him. Instead I sat in the back with Ashley. Trying her best to clear the awkwardness between Bryce and I, Ashley chatters away at my side, talking about anything and everything that comes to her mind. I do appreciate her for trying but I am still angry at the brothers for putting their nose where it doesn't belong.
Bryce pulls into the mall parking lot and quickly finds a spot. As we all exit the SUV I can feel the eyes of the other mall patrons on us as we walk inside. I feel uncomfortable with everyone watching us as we walk inside but Bryce doesn't seem to notice.
"Why is everyone looking at us?" I groan as we step inside of the mall.
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