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you’re not answering your phone.”
    I released a heavy sigh and tore off another bite of my pretzel before dipping into the cheese. “Yeah, you’re right. I’ll talk to him later tonight.”
    “I hope so, chick,” Becca said, pointing a finger at me. “Otherwise I might steal him from you. Sean’s one of the few good ones out there.”
    “Oh, you wanna throw down over my man?” I joked, giving her shin a small kick underneath the table.
    “You know I’d win in a heartbeat.” Becca said, throwing her black and purple hair over her shoulder in a very uncharacteristic Valley Girl impression.
    “Pffft,” I said, rolling my eyes. “As if.”
    We both fell into a fit of laughter over the prospect of her and Sean actually getting together. They were about as far from compatible as peanut butter and sardines. But she was right about one thing; Sean really was one of the good ones. Maybe it was about time I started treating him like it.

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    “You’re really coming next weekend?” Sean asked for the third time, obviously still in shock over my sudden change in plans.
    “Yes, really,” I replied, laughing as I snuggled into my pillow, already excited about seeing him. “I’m really coming. I miss you, and it’s been too long.”
    “And you’re sure it won’t mess with the exam you have next week?”
    “Nah, I’m sure I’ll do fine,” I said. “It’s not like I’m struggling or anything. Just, you know me.”
    “Of course I do! You’re intelligent. Goal-oriented. Hard-working. And sexy as hell.”
    I giggled into the receiver. “Sean, that’s not what I meant.”
    “What? Just stating the obvious.”
    I released a contented sigh and rolled onto my back, staring up at my ceiling. Pictures of Sean, my parents, my sister and brother—my entire life back home—were plastered all over it. I couldn’t wait to see everyone, hang out with my friends, and catch up with my family. But most of all, I couldn’t wait to fall into the arms of the man that adored the very ground I walked on. A weekend with him was exactly what I needed.
    “I love you,” I finally said.
    “Love you too, babe,” he responded, his voice soft and tender.
    We chatted for a little while longer, discussing our plans for the weekend. It felt nice, making plans with him, even if it was just to catch a movie at the theater and maybe look over some wedding magazines. But all too soon, our time was over.
    “Well, I should go,” I said, my tone sprinkled with my sad reluctance. I really did miss him. “I’ve got to start getting ready for the concert. Talk to you tomorrow?”
    “Wish I could be there, for moral support, at least.”
    “I know,” I said, knowing he was only half joking. “It’s okay, though. Becca’s going to come with, at least until the interview.”
    “Good,” he said, sounding almost relieved. “Be careful, okay?”
    “I will,” I promised.
    Once we’d said our final goodbyes, I headed over to the closet to fetch my outfit for the night. I couldn’t help but feel guilty putting it on right after having probably the best conversation I’d had with Sean in months. And I honestly wondered what he might think if he had any knowledge of what I was about to do… but rather than focus on that gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach, I reminded myself of why I was doing it in the first place:
    Jace Richardson deserved to be taught a lesson. One he’d never forget.

CHAPTER FIVE
    “Stop that,” Becca said, swatting at my hands in irritation.
    I’d been nervously wrapping them around my waist, my breasts—everywhere, really—the whole walk to the football field. “I can’t help it,” I said, gnawing at the inside of my cheek. “I just feel so…”
    “Yeah, I know. Naked.” Becca gave an exaggerated roll of her eyes. “At least I dressed to match,” she said, sweeping her hands over her outfit. “That should make you feel a little better.”
    “I know. And thank you.” I gave her a