“And now that the bus is moving and you have no escape, I thought I’d let you know that some people on this trip…” I craned my neck looking out over the seats around us. “Might be under the impression that we’re together, like together together.” He shrugged. “Boyfriend from the wrong side of the tracks to piss off the parents. Got it.” I waved my hand dismissively. “Nothing like that. Just be yourself. I didn’t want to blindside you in case anyone asked.” “Which is why you waited for wheels up on this trip before you spilled the beans?” My cheeks burned. “It was a joke. Don’t worry about it.
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