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“Because it doesn’t matter who it is. I’m dating Jacob. For real now. And I’m not going to do anything to jeopardize that.”

“But...it’s the kiss thief.”

I shook my head. “No, I’m ending it. What should I say to him?” I started typing. “Sorry, but I can’t talk to you anymore.” Was that good enough? I probably needed more details... I deleted what I’d typed out and tried to think of something better.

Sophie peered over my shoulder. “Um...what was your kiss thief asking if you enjoyed?”

I felt my cheeks turning red.

“Wait, he did strike again?”

I’d forgotten that I hadn’t told her. I nodded my head.

“What the heck? When? During homecoming?”

“It didn’t mean anything.”

“Clearly it did to him. What did he do? Did he steal third base like he promised?”

“Sophie, please just tell me what to say to break up with him.”

“Answer my question first.”

“Yes, okay?”

“Did you go down on him or did he go down on you?”

“The second one.” I knew my face was bright red.

“I love that for you.”

I ignored her and looked back down at my phone. “Now answer my question. What do I say to him?”

She didn’t respond.

I looked up from my phone. “Should I just ghost him?” I was already well on my way. The text he’d sent was from yesterday afternoon.

“Let’s think on it, okay?”

“Soph...”

“Come on, we’re going to be late for class. And that is completely unacceptable. I can’t wait to see Mr. Halifax. Do you think I should offer to help him ice his face?”

“No, absolutely not.”

“I think I might.”

“Soph.”

“Scar.” She smiled and practically sprinted off to class.

She was definitely going to get Mr. Halifax arrested.

Chapter 5 – I Need a Proper Scolding

Monday

“What are you doing?” Sophie asked as we both sat down in the back of the classroom.