“Well, thanks for…that. I’m really sorry for this whole weird mess. I’ll figure out something to tell my family tonight.” “What are you going to say?” I shrugged, still finding the floor fascinating. “I’ll just tell everyone we broke up.” He snorted. “No way.” My eyes flitted up to his. “Why not?” He crossed his arms over his chest. “You’re gonna let them think I broke up with my girlfriend a week before Christmas? No. I’m not gonna be that guy.”
