My breath hitches as everyone around me gets to their feet and cheers on number twenty-one. A couple people near us are wearing his jersey. It’s too weird. Everly even looks happy. She glances back at me still in my seat. “Are you okay?” “Perfect.” I stand. “I’m going to get some food.” “You’re not leaving, right?” she asks as I turn to flee. She has to yell over the continued applause and cheers for Tyler. It’s exactly what I’d planned to do, but looking at Everly and knowing I’ll have to face her and her brother again no matter how this night ends, I change my mind. “No, I’m not leaving. I’m
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