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It looks as if Sterling is going to make some snide comment but changes his mind after making eye contact with Reed.

For the rest of my shift, I’m on guard but finally breathe in a sigh of relief when they all finish their meals and leave and my night is over.

Time to clean up, then go home.

Reaching in my apron, I pull out my tips, sorting them. A hundred-dollar bill catches my eye, and I gasp.

Rosie chuckles next to me. “That’s Elijah for you. He likes to take care of us girls.”

“If you knew he tipped so well, why did you give his table to me?”

“I thought you could use it a little more than me tonight. Have a good night.” She leaves without waiting for my response.

My eyes start to tear up at her kindness.

Beth walks in then and smiles at me.

“You’ve done great the last couple of weeks. Let me show you how to close up. I think, if you’re comfortable with it, I’ll have you closing up a couple of times a week.”

I grin. “Absolutely.”

Chapter Nine

“Hey, new girl, watch out!”

I jump out of the way as two fairly large male students run down the hall, one chasing after the other.

“Assholes,” I mumble as I continue to walk.

“What did you say, whore?”

I turn to find Ingram and her little minions standing across the hall.

“That I had a great time with your dad last night. He really knows how to use his tongue.” I shoot her a wink before I continue to walk down the hall.

“You’re a lying whore. My dad would never touch trash like you!” she calls out after me, but I ignore her.

I don’t understand people like her. She’s nasty just to be nasty. I wonder if her mother ever taught her that you shouldn’t say anything at all if you have nothing nice to say.

Probably not.

Fuck, I hate rich people.

“So, you’re fucking old geysers in your free time, huh?”

I jump at the voice suddenly in my ear. Turning, I find Keaton walking next to me.

I smirk. “Seems that way. Don’t worry. Your virtue is safe. You’re way too young for me.”

“I’ll be pining away for you until my dying breath, little fox.” I turn to glare at him, but he just laughs. “Hey, you should sit with us at lunch today.”

I let out an unladylike snort. “I’m sure Reed would just love that.” I can’t help the sarcasm bleeding from my lips.

“Hey, who knows? He’s older than me. Maybe you can find your next older man to fuck.” He shrugs with a teasing grin.

“No thank you. I don’t need whatever drama you’re trying to involve me in.”

“Oh, come on, Sage. Live on the edge a little. Besides, V is sitting with us, and Tinsley wanted me to invite you.”

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