Last Contd. Ariel Beckham. Noah is at the store, chugging another can of beer. I step outside and spot Kelly’s uncle standing across the road. He’s leaning against his jeep, smoking. I could’ve sworn he left earlier to take Kelly home. Guess not. How can this rogue be her uncle? I cross the road, curiosity—and a little leftover attitude—pushes me forward. The memory of him being a rude jerk earlier dance in my mind and honestly, I feel like giving him a piece of my mind. “Your name?” I ask, stopping a few steps away. “Darnez.” I fold my arms. “You said you were going to find my boyfriend and make him leave me so you could have me to yourself. Ring a bell?” “Yeah,” he says, standing up straight and stretching like he just woke up. “I can do that now.” I roll my eyes so hard they

