Page 117 of Wallflower

"Duh, we have a big extended family," Scarlett said. "Don't worry. They'll love us."

"Yeah, they have to because we're blood," Freya put in.

Aurora gasped. "Oh my God, Lotte, you were right. Who is that guy?"

"Don't know," Lotte said. "But I hope we're not related because I am currently having impure thoughts."

"Me, too," Aurora said.

"Yep," Freya said, "count me in on that as well."

"What are you talking about?" I said, but as I asked the question I caught sight of him. Though we'd thought we were hidden, just spying on the crowd, he had already spotted us.

"He's looking this way," Scarlett hissed. "Stay cool. Don't make any sudden movements."

Freya gave her a look. "What, are we about to be attacked by a bear? It's just a cute guy."

"A very cute guy," Aurora added.

"A tall, dark, and gorgeous guy who obviously plays sports with that rocking body," Lotte said.

Scarlett sighed. "And I bet he's good at them, too."

Dare tossed me a wink, and the girls swooned.

"Wow." Freya fanned herself. "He's hot."

"Oh, I so hope we're not related," Lotte said again.

I laughed, couldn't help it.

"We're not," I said. "That's my boyfriend Dare."

"That'syour boyfriend?" Scarlett said, and I nodded. "Well done, Viola. What a hottie."

"He's more than that," I said and gave him a smile. "But thanks. I could introduce you guys if you want."

Aurora shook her head fervently. "No thanks. Hot guys freak me out, and I'm nervous enough as it is."

As Dare stood and started to walk over, they all jumped into action.

"See you in second, Vi," Scarlett said. "I'll bring your sheet music."

I nodded my thanks.

"We'll see you later," Freya said, giving me a pat.

"Kiss him once for me, will you?" Lotte said.

"I'll see what I can do," I said, and then they were gone.

Dare sidled up next to me, leaned his shoulder against the wall. I had to admit he did look good in his black slacks and baby blue button-down shirt rolled up at the elbows. The shirt brought out the color of his eyes, so they were even more striking. His smile was all for me.

"Looked like you girls were having fun spying," he commented.

"Yeah, it's what we do," I said.

"Were you talking about me, flower?"

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