“More specifically, the single life.” Her hands land on her hips, and she nods once quickly for emphasis. “I’ve spent the past two years locked down by a boy who didn’t deserve me. I spent too many hours giving him my time when I should’ve been focusing on me. So this year is all about me. And to start it off, guess what I’m doing?” Her eyes light up in excitement while my heart deflates. When I don’t answer quick enough, Braxton does for me. “What’re you doing?” “I’m trying out for cheerleading!” Kaylee and Tori cheer—since they’re both on the squad and have been begging Layla to join—at the
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