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DECEMBER ONE & A HALF YEARS EARLIER
“Shush,” Lexi muttered for what felt like the hundredth time. “Guys, you have to cut it out and be quiet. He’ll be here soon, and then you’ll just be embarrassing me…again.”
Rachelle gave her a half-smile. Elizabeth’s freckled face darkened, but she couldn’t keep from giggling. Her red hair was flying as she let her head tilt backward with the laughter that was overtaking her. Claire ran her fingers through the thin blonde strands that curled under her chin. Her answering giggle only egged Elizabeth on.
“But I can’t wait for him to get here,” Elizabeth muttered.
Lexi’s eyes narrowed. “He’s here all the time. There’s nothing special about tonight.”
“Ah, ah, ah,” Rachelle interrupted. “Tonight is special. Finals are officially over.”
“And we’re g
