a lake. Music thumped, and bodies crowded the pool. I was standing with Matt, a cup of so

they a

nding them. The gossip quieted as everyone turned to stare. Ryan, ever th

nced loudly. "In case you were

atic kiss, and she melted into

ce dripping with condescension. "She sacrificed some stupid music

y direction. I just t

orld. And a career is just a career. True love is what matters. Ryan and I are going to th

so wrapped up in their own grand

me, concerned.

ent future and Nicole beaming up at him as if he

a wave of pure, unadulterated

at me like

re perfect for each other. They deserve each o

ld away from this small-town drama. Theirs was right here, a self-inflicted pr