Holding On To Love

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are," I said roughly. "Pompous ass," I added, in a low mumble.
    "Did you just call me a 'pompous ass'?" He chuckled as he paced the room with one hand perched on his hip and the other stroking his chin as if he were in deep thought. "Well, aren't you just a peach— what's your name?" He asked, stopping behind my chair and placing his hands on my shoulders. I swallowed hard and shook my head. "I guess some things are better left a mystery, wouldn't you agree?"
    I felt his warm breath on my neck as he whispered, "I suppose I deserved that, but I will find out your name and don't think I haven't forgotten about our little run-in last night."
    Hmpf! Like I'd ever forget! My cheeks blazed crimson and his voice caused every hair on my body to stand on end. I needed to get the hell out of here, before I did or said something stupid.
    I laughed and stood up. "As much fun as this has been," I said waving my finger back and forth between us, "I really need to go find my friend."
    Zac stood up and leaned into me, "You okay? What did he say to you?"
    "Nothing— I've gotta go find Kennedy. Text me later, okay?" I hugged my brother and walked out the door without glancing back.
     
    I walked as fast as I could back towards the bar and spotted Kennedy at our table. She was sitting alone with her phone in her hand. Her thumbs moved with lightning speed over the screen. I hurried to the table, as soon as she saw me, she tossed her phone in her purse and waved. She looked unhappy.
    "I'm sorry that took me so long. Can we go, please?" I asked.
    She crossed her arms over her chest. "Where the hell did you go? I texted you like fifty times!" She spat.
    I shook my head and grabbed her arm. "I'm sorry. Can we talk about this later? I really need to get the fuck out of here."
    She pulled her arm back and studied me carefully, "Are you okay?"
    I nodded, "I'm fine. Now, can we go?"
    "Yeah. Fine. Right....Let's go."
     
    We walked quickly through the pub and waved at Finn as we passed the bar. We reached the door and I heard my name being called from behind us. I glanced back and to my surprise, I saw Brody jogging toward us with his hand in the air as if he were motioning us to wait. I took Kennedy by the hand and pushed the heavy door open. A blast of warm, night air filled my lungs and I pulled Kennedy around the corner, stopping in front of a deserted coffee shop.
    She jerked her hand from my grasp, crossed her arms over her chest while I peeked around the corner in search for the man in question. He was no where to be seen and I sighed in relief.
    "Um...Ally— What the hell was that all about?" She asked in a clipped tone.
    I leaned back against the cool stone wall and shook my head. "I can't believe I ever thought that man was attractive. Cocky asshole. Why did I talk myself into meeting him tonight? What the hell was I thinking?" I muttered, my body still buzzing from the encounter with Brody.
    I glanced at Kennedy. She looked confused, her eyes glossy and a devious smirk crept across her face. "You better dish it out, honey. I don't have all night," she said.
    I recapped my introduction to Brody. Including his sexcapade with 'Barbie' in the bathroom, his cocky smile and delicious body.
    "He's a pompous prick," I said, "who, as it turns out, is a real live man-whore who has no regard for anyone but himself!" I felt the blood pumping through my veins and my cheeks flushed for the billionth time, "and I don't know if I want to punch him or kiss him! He just makes me want to scream."
    Kennedy stood still, staring at me for a moment before bursting into laughter. Her face turned red as she gasped for air, tears streamed down her cheeks as she doubled over  laughing hysterically.
    I rolled my eyes. "I'm glad you find this funny."
    She snorted and muttered, "Uh-huh...I-I'm sorry, but damn Ally, you've already got it bad for him."
    "No!" I shouted, shaking my head. "No, I don't. Trust me. All the orgasms in the world couldn't make up for how much of

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