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“Okay,” I tell her, as she disappears down the hall.

University CamFlix Competition Submission

Entry Number: 75

Sebastian and Valentina

Second Interview Continued, also the time Vee admitted she gets off on the sight of my dimple

Tom writes something on a piece of paper and passes it off to his assistant. “Okay. How about we take another question?”

Vee and I both tense up. “Sure.”

“Vee, this question is for you. Brittany asks, ‘What is your favorite feature of Sebastian’s?’”

I shift in my seat and look over at Vee. Finally some decent questions. I was tired of all the love shit.

Vee clears her throat and offers the camera a soft smile. “Probably his dimple.”

The shower has been off for five minutes now. Vee opted to shower here. She says it’s because she didn’t feel like going home, but I know she only wants to use my organic soap. I see the way she ogles it, so I know the reason I’ve been able to change, grab a snack and stare at my phone while my sister blasted me with several hateful text messages is because she is enjoying the hell out of the frog-free ecosystem friendly lather.

Mom #2: I’m on my way to beat your ass. Mom said you weren’t coming home for spring break.

Mom #2: Why the fuck not?

Mom #2: Sebastian!

Mom #2: I will call Maverick. Do not test me.

Her last text sends a groan through me. I open the message thread and quickly tap out a reply.

Me: Calm down, Cujo. I happen to have plans that don’t include sitting around Mom’s house and getting drilled with a million questions.

I take a breath then tap out one more message, just in case my last text hurts her feelings.

Me: If I’m going to get drilled, it’s going to be by someone a little less chatty and will help me pass my chemistry final.

My sister, considered the no bullshitter in our family, quickly catches on.

Mom #2: What’s her name?

I feel my blood pressure rising as my head falls back against the sofa.

Me: Come on, Cal. Let a man live a little.

It’s a cheap shot. Playing on Calista’s guilt is a low blow, but I need her to let this whole visiting for spring break thing go.

Mom #2: I think you’re avoiding us again.

Me: Not true. I miss you all. Especially, Little Bit. I miss her more than all of you put together.

Bringing Emmy, my niece, into the mix is always the way to my sister’s heart.

Mom #2: Promise you aren’t just avoiding us?

I can’t lie to my sister.

Me: I’ll come see you soon. Promise.

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