There was a tick in his neck, and his jaw tightened. “I hadn’t realized you made that many friends here.” “I’m going with Jess.” He thought I was dating someone at school. “And she has to make sure we look perfect, so here we are.” We were silent as we entered Macy’s together. Cole passed us by and headed over to the guy’s section. “Don’t worry, man. I’m going to find something that will make us look good too.” “Oh, dear God.” Rage sighed and shook his head. “I better go with him. Otherwise, he’ll have me wearing a pink tux or something worse.” “Girl, come on.” Jess hollered at me and appeared from behind a rack of clothes. “We’ve got to hurry. We still have to get ready.” “Duty calls.” I hated that this moment with Rage was ending, but at the same time, it needed to. I couldn’t get a

