“This is a mess,” Cooper says quietly. “You’re creating expectations, man.” Bex approaches Abby, who turns to her and pulls her into a tight hug. Who the hell lights a cigarette five feet away from an actual fire? I don’t like the guilt in her expression, the way she’s looking at Bex like she’s sorry. Something doesn’t feel right here. What did she lose in the fire? “She needs support,” I say. “Sure,” Seb says. “But you just introduced yourself as her boyfriend.” “And you look like you’re about to commit murder for her,” says Coop. “I know she’s cool, but—” I turn on him. “Watch your mouth.”
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