Page 8 of The Friend Situation

You were replaced. Sorry, friend. Don’t get jealous though. I’ve only ever done deep dives on you.

Weston

And you enjoyed every second.

I did.

Just because we’re friends doesn’t mean he hasn’t always been my dirty little secret.

Since I started LuxLeaks over a decade ago, I’ve had a soft spot for Weston, feeling an overwhelming urge to defend him against misinterpretations. His complexity often goes unnoticed by the masses, but I feel like I have him figured out. There’s an understanding between us.

Even after he learned I was behind LuxLeaks, he still allows me to peel back more layers of who he is.

Weston

Just so you know, I’ve never encouraged Lexi to talk about you.

Carlee

I bet you don’t encourage her to stop either.

Weston

Smart girl.

I read his text message and imagine his cute-as-hell smirk.

Carlee

I’ll tell you whatever you want to know. Ask me.

Weston

Really?

Carlee

I don’t have anything to hide.

Weston

I might have to test this theory.

Carlee

Does it go both ways?

Weston

What you already know about me makes you dangerous.

Carlee

I prefer the word powerful.

Weston

And that’s why you’re dangerous. Because you know it gives you power.

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