“Fun! Text me when you’re up. Are you in too, Tess?”
“I have a date with a book, some Milk Duds, and a large bag of Swedish Fish. But if it’s boring—” Or I can’t read the dang thing. “I’ll be over for sure.”
After Reese and Oz leave, I wait on the tailgate of Dad’s truck and stare at the stars. My body buzzes from the dancing and I can’t shake the ringing in my ears from the loud music. My face cracks into a big smile at the thought of Cyrus singing to me. Smiling feels good. With exception to the one blackout and Edric punching Cyrus, this turned out to be a fun day.
“Ready to go?” asks Dad.
I nearly jump out of my skin.
“I didn’t hear you walk up.”
“I told you loud music isn’t good for your hearing.” He offers me his hand to help me down. It’s a long jump for a shorty like me.
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