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I grin because how can I not when she resembles a set of Fourth of July sparklers, but before I can respond a rowls to life

Addisonto spot Tho their bikes in our direction, but instead it’s a sight that can rival whatever dae they could have done if they had abducted us

Addison’s father’s impeccably white four-door eases to the curb Dizziness disorientsbeyond the blacked-out s I clear ht you told him you’d still ride ho pissed," she answers

The rab her wrist before she stands "I aain "You stress too hter from the circle of men, and Addison pivots so fast her blond curls bounce into her face "I can’t leave you here by yourself"

She said the words loudly, too loudly Loud enough that the rouped near the motorcycle stare at us Her father honks the horn It’s a shrill sound in the quiet evening

"Go I’ll be fine" Though ain into the darkening sky Addison’s eyes widen as her gaze flickers between the club and o with Addison Her father doesn’t allow anyone into their house, car or lives Each second that passes without her behaving exactly how he expects means his wrath will be worse when she returns home

"Go" I hold up my phone "They texted" A lie "They’re less than ashe drew the attention of the people we’ve been atteet in the car"

I fake a smile a true friend will hopefully buy "Proer side of her father’s car She opens it, slips inside and sendsthe door Her father pulls away Not fast, not in a hurry Slowly Very slowly Methodical even Which makes sense because that’s exactly how he is with Addison

As soon as the red taillights of the car disappear from view, I span of Terror If I die, I’ each of you responsible

A buzz and it’s fro a full-tie a few hours away Dramatic much?

Me: No, I’m alone at school and there are at least six of the RTMC here

Second oldest sister, Clara: The by does not mean you are alone with them

A pause, then she sends a second text This is her lame attempt at attention I win the pot Told you she’d crack by her senior year

Another buzz, from my oldest brother, Saain: lol Like Bre would ever be in a situation that puts her alone with the Terror