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Kristy

I stand in front of the ht but not over the top It highlightsobscene, which is important to me After all, s

Just last week, he shaht bodysuit

“Kristy, isn’t that a littleatwashed deni-sleeved bodysuit from Good American It’s a brand started by the curvy Khloe Kardashian, and I think she’s a genius entrepreneur She’s a big girl herself, so she understands what it takes to ood when you’re not a size 2 Why not? The average Ae, underservedthe charge for bigger women who like to look sexy and confident

But at the hts of Khloe’s sass and assertiveness fled my mind I looked down, flustered, as my cheeks flushed pink We were at lunch in the quad with irls appeared e not to hear Suddenly, Kaylee brightened

“Oh ay voice “Cool, that’s a good oht?”

“Yeah!” agreed Britt, shooting e the topic of conversation “Oh od, the bird is so pretty! I wonder if it’s a baby bird!”

I smiled, a bit unsure My friends’ efforts to save me were much appreciated because they know Ryder just as well as I do We’ve been in school together since junior high, and Ryder’s always been a bit of a pompous ass It can be attractive sometimes, when it comes off as charismatic and confident But sometimes, his harsh words just hurt Especially when they’re directed at me

Ryder snorted and rolled his eyes

“Who cares about the bird?” he asked “Spring is sprung, yada yada yada Now back to your outfit, Kristy,” he says, focusing that laser-eyed blue stare onso tight when you’re a size 14?”

I almost choked on my sandwich My cheeks flushed red and I shot ashamed looks at my friends, who looked just as embarrassed for me