Page 14 of Rules of Engagement

“I bet he's out there waiting for her!” Britney’s voice is breathy.

Desiree gushes. “Waiting to get a Welcome Home kiss.”

Oh, my god. He wouldn’t dare!The blood drains from my face, knowing he would.

But why would he? He has no reason to bully me now. Calm down. Don’t panic. You aren’t in high school!

Britney fantasizes, “How romantic would that be?”

“I'll never forget watching him kiss her goodbye. I creamed my jeans.” Desiree admits.

Britney adds, “And we wondered why he didn’t hookup with any of us.” She glances back at me and lowers her voice, but intentionally doesn’t whisper. “Jorja was fucking him the whole time.”

I bite my lip, and just like that, the rumor returns.

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