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“That’s what everyone has always said,” Sage agrees.
“It’s going to take Gina a while to deal with this,” I say. “We just need to give her some time and space. Be there if she needs us but leave her alone to deal with it until she asks for help.”
Maddie nods. “Okay. That’s all I’ll say. You all know her better than I do.”
“Excuse me.” Sage rises and walks over to where Jesse, Cage, and Dragon are playing.
“I’m surprised you’re not over there, Bree,” Angie says.
I steal a quick glance at Jesse. “For some reason, I’m playing like complete crap tonight. Even though I started out strong, Maddie beat me twice.”
Angie nearly drops her jaw to the table. “You’re kidding me.”
“Thank you for the vote of confidence,” Maddie says dryly.
“I don’t mean it that way, Mads. But since when have you ever beaten Brianna?”
Maddie gives a smug grin. “Since tonight, apparently.”
“We have some great news,” I say. “Maddie’s coming with me on the tour.”
Angie grabs Maddie’s forearm. “Maddie! What about our plans for our last semester?”
“I decided a trip to Europe would be more fun. More memorable.”
Angie widens her eyes. “How can you say that? It’s bad enough Brianna is deserting us. We need you there for the sorority.”
“Her mind’s made up, I’m afraid.” I smile at Angie.
“So it’s just going to be the three of us?” Angie glances around the bar and lowers her voice. “And who knows what Gina is going to be like if she doesn’t snap out of this funk she’s in.”
“You and Sage will have the time of your lives, and so will Gina. She’s strong. She’ll get through this.”
“Yeah, but we’re sure going to miss you guys.” Angie pouts.
“The parties will be the same without us,” I say. “And there will be two fewer people to compete with you over the guys.”
Angie frowns. “That’s supposed to make me feel better?”
I shrug. “Well, notyoumaybe. It might make Sage feel better. She’s the party animal who likes to… You know.”
Angie rolls her eyes. “Do I ever. Sometimes I wonder how two twins can be so different.”
“Well, you’re fraternal, not identical,” I say. “Though sometimes it is hard to tell you apart physically.”
“But not mentally for sure.” Angie glances over at Sage, who’s hanging onto Jesse’s arm.
A spear of jealousy lances through me.
What the hell is she thinking?
Of course, while the rest of the awesome foursome has seen me flirt relentlessly with Jesse, they don’t actually know how I feel about him.
Maddie seems to have a little bit of a clue, though. I hated lying to her, but I’m not ready for anyone to know my real reason for going on the tour yet.
If it doesn’t work out, at least I’ll have a wonderful trip to remember for the rest of my life.
But already my feelings trump my thoughts.
