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hear the hurt in it.
    “You don’t know that and if I do get hurt then it’s my choice.”
    “I’ll kill him if he hurts you.” I can hear the seriousness in his voice, and I have no doubts that Trevor will protect me.
    “I expect nothing less from you, Trev. Please, can we not fight about this? Let me, for once, make a choice of my own.” I know it felt like I’m begging, but I want my brother to be supportive of my choice.
    “Levi? Levi Carr, is what you want?” he growls with skepticism.
    “Yes and don’t act like I’m marrying the guy tomorrow. I just want to go on a few dates and see what happens.”
    “Just...stop making out in parking lots. That is a Bunny move and you’re far from a Bunny.”
    I laugh at him. “Deal.”
    “Hey, Twin, just please be careful.” I know that he is concerned and I understand that.
    “I will.” We hang up, and I feel better as I crawl into bed and think about that amazing makeout session with Levi.
     
    ~ ~ ~
     
    My alarm is buzzing and I just want to throw it across the room, instead of getting up. I thought about Levi all night and hardly slept. After hitting snooze, I finally drag myself out of bed. I walk into the kitchen and turn on the coffee maker and throw bread in the toaster. I notice my phone is blinking. I can’t help the smile come across my face as I see a text from Levi saying good morning.
     
    Me: good morning to you too.
    Levi: Everything ok w/ McCarthy
    Me: Yep C-ya Fri
    Levi: What time?
    Me: 8
    Levi: Deal, Smarty
     
    I know I won’t be able to get rid of my smile for the rest of the day. Standing there, in my daydream, I realize that I am running late. I rush around my apartment to get ready, and I run out the door to get to class.
     
    ~ ~ ~
     
    I’m exhausted from having classes all day. As I head out of the building and into the student square, I just want to go home and get all this homework done, so I can rest tonight. I’m lost in thought when someone throws their arm around my shoulder.
    “Coming to my game tonight?” Trevor says.
    “Man, I forgot. I have a ton homework. I’ll come to the next one.”
    “Come on, you know you want to.” He shakes my shoulders knowing very well that I want to go.
    “Trev, I really do have a lot of work.”
    “You are still coming, right?” I look up at him and see his bright smile. He is just lucky that I really love hockey and him, too.
    “Fine. I’ll be there.” He kisses my temple and runs off with his teammates.
    I stop by the local deli, grab a sandwich, and head home. I know I don’t have much time to get ready before the game. When I walk into my apartment, I toss my books and bag onto my desk and change quickly. My phone is ringing and when I look at the display, I see it’s Levi.
    “Hello.”
    “Hey, Smarty. What are you up to?”
    “Getting ready to head to the hockey game. Why?”
    “Oh, no big deal. I was going to see if you want to grab a bite, but since you are busy, we can another time.”
    “Sorry, after the game I have a lot of homework to do.” An idea pops in my head. “Hey, do you want to go to the game with me?”
    “No way. Sorry. The only way I go to a JWU game is if I’m playing on the opposite team.”
    “Well, if you came I bet there could be some mor e fu n after the game.” I’m flirting because I want to finish our make-out session.
    “You just said that you would be busy,” he points out to me.
    “Well, I had trouble sleeping last night because we didn’t finish making out and I’m betting that you had a har d time too.” I hear him groan on the other side of the phone. I bite my lip to keep from laughing.
    “How about this? I’ll meet you when the third period starts.”
    “Well, I guess, if that’s the best you can offer...” I sigh at him as he laughs.
    “How about I throw in some dinner? Will that make it a better deal?”
    “Much better. See ya soon.”
     
    ~ ~ ~
     
    My throat is sore from yelling for my brother and his team. They