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“You sure?” he asks, concern marring his face.

I nod.

“That bullshit between you two has got to stop.”

“Don’t,” I warn, trying my best to hold my shit together.

Happy to help her forget you.

Graham doesn’t say another word; just stands with me until my Uber comes.

I know I shouldn’t, but I can’t fucking help it.

Me

So, you moved onto Graves before you even left for Mountain Ridge, huh?

Fuck, I’m pressing my fucking luck, but for some reason, I need her to confirm it or, even better, tell me it’s bullshit.

But just like my earlier text, this one goes unanswered.

Fourteen

Iroll my eyes. I know it's all in good fun, but I hate the thought of Berkley reading that shit. I’ll have to deal with that in the NFL, but I thought I had a couple more years before worrying about rumors with no truth behind them.

Flashing the headline to Graham, he chuckles from his seat beside me, shaking his head. “Let’s hope Coach doesn’t see that.”

Shit I didn’t even think about that.My head is still reeling from last night, that I didn't even think about the fact Coach would have our asses if he knew we snuck out of the hotel.

From the furthest seat away from Graves, I lean my head against the travel pillow I packed. I slept like shit last night, waking up every few hours to see if Berkley had texted me back. Even though I still have no chill when it comes to looking at my phone every few minutes. Especially when right before the bus took off, she texted me, totally ignoring my last message, only responding to the one before that.

BB

I’m working again tonight.

I keep staring at it, trying to decipher how to respond. A huge part of me wants to ask her if she’s just going to ignore my other text, but the smarter side of my brain knows if I push her, she’ll shut me out.

Another thirty minutes into the ride, my phone vibrates in my hand. My heart rate spikes when I see it's her.

BB

Heard you didn’t ride back with the guys to the hotel last night. Hope those Georgia peaches were worth it.

Fucking Bellamy.

But I also like the thought of her being jealous. It means she still cares.

BB

And yes, even though it's none of your fucking business, we did hang out in Nori a few times after you left.

I feel the continental breakfast from the hotel climbing back up my esophagus at the image.

Me

Good to know I was that easy to move on from.

BB

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