Stand and Defend (Lakes Hockey, #4)
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As soon as the light flashes green, I push the door open and freeze. “Shit.” “Fuck!” Bryan shouts. He’s got Veronica against the wall, her legs are wrapped around his waist, and he’s balls deep.
Emily Caporiccio
Awkward
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Kandii nods. “She seemed sweet, and that guy’s a dick. He doesn’t deserve her.”
Emily Caporiccio
Awww thx Kandiiiii
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Bryan: You’re a fucking dead man! Huh. He seems irritated.
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“Chicken Salad!” My big fluffy Alaskan Shepherd mix
Emily Caporiccio
Pardon me
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I’ve received more accusatory texts from Bryan, trying to blame me for how his dick found its way into Veronica.
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Like, fuck me for expecting my fiancé to not sleep with my best friend, right?”
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I suck her finger into my mouth down to the knuckle, and somehow, her already dark eyes get even deeper. She tastes like apple cinnamon. I swipe my tongue around the taut metal band.
Emily Caporiccio
Excuse me????
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“And you’re a womanizer. Just because I was in a committed relationship, doesn’t mean I can’t spot a fuckboy. You’re not coming near my vagina.” “I could come on your back if that works better?”
Emily Caporiccio
😂😂
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“Dog person. Cats don’t have eyebrows, and it freaks me out.” “You’re weird.” “You’ll never unsee it.”
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Interesting
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“I don’t mind, Mr. Davenport. You can return to your residence. I’ll make sure she makes it to the vehicle safely.”
Emily Caporiccio
A real one
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My whore brain is confused.
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We’re becoming fast friends and⁠— Wait a minute, did she fucking friendzone me?! Holy shit. That’s exactly what she’s done. I’ve never been on this side before.
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but losing the option of having something more than our friendship leaves me feeling a little empty. This is stupid.
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“It says you’ve been terminated.”
Emily Caporiccio
Oooooo shit
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I’m two blocks from the corporate campus when sirens blare. My rearview mirror flickers with blue and red lights.
Emily Caporiccio
Omg 😆
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Payment declined. What the fuck?
Emily Caporiccio
It always happens in 3s
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I almost jump for joy, that’s my bus—and it’s here! Exactly like the internet said it would be.
Emily Caporiccio
Like the internet said it would be 😂
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Step one, fudge brownies. Step two, get drunk.
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Good steps
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“I owe Camden Teller one bottle of whatever this is,” I announce, then glance at the label. “Ah, a Riesling. Lovely.”
Emily Caporiccio
Lovely
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“Want my straw?” I offer it to him. He cautiously sets down his gym bag. “Why?” “Because everything is better with a silly straw!”
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“Maybe I should tattoo a diamond necklace on the back of my hand . . . that way I can dress you up whenever I want.”
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Went to get your things. Stay put. —C
Emily Caporiccio
Awww
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What happened tonight was simple, she had a need, and I took care of it. Because that’s what friends do.
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I skate by and point at her. You.
Emily Caporiccio
Awww
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You know they caught you on the jumbotron, right?”
Emily Caporiccio
Red light omg Bryan’s gonna find out
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She rolls her lips together and laughs. “Tell them I found a better man. The best man.”
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The best man 😂😂😂😂
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“I’m not going to meet your parents.” “Why not? They’re cool people.”
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Well, what the fuck? I can be romantic. I think. I bought tampons, didn’t I?
Emily Caporiccio
Super romantic