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Rhys shoved his hands in his pockets, chuckling at the tension pinging between Archer and Elise

So Hazel ine flute t

o Elise and asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

Elise took a long sip, keeping her stare on Archer then s around me, that I want to squash”

Rhys barked a laugh, unable to help it, not surprised one bit when he looked at Archer to find hi too Elise was just the type of wo, beautiful, but e

“I really hate bugs,” said Hazel, obviously unaho the bug was She sipped her chaeous party Seriously, can this night get any better?”

“It can,” Rhys said then offered Zoey his hand “Let’s go get you a drink”

“I’ve—”

“Leave that one,” he interjected, knowing she’d never drink it, and understanding why “Indulge me”

Zoey looked at her friends

Elise waved her off, still in a fierce stare doith Archer “We’re fine”

Zoey’s expression declared she didn’t believe her friend “No squishing bugs tonight, all right?”

“Can’t pro at Archer It wasn’t a sweet smile

“When did Zoey start caring about bugs so much?” Hazel asked Elise as Rhys took Zoey’s hand and led her away

“Don’t worry,” Rhys said to Zoey, tucking her arm in his “Archer won’t let her squish him”