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funny. “And I’m all, nooooooooooooo!”
    The kids around the fire broke up laughing.
    â€œSupergirl,” Ev shouted, her voice slurring.
    â€œHey,” Lindsay said.
    â€œPull up a boy and get comfortable.”
    A second later someone handed her a beer. She turned to thank whoever had given it to her. A guy with light brown hair smiled down at her. At first glance he was cute, but as Lindsay looked at him, she realized he was older than most of the kids around the fire. A lot older. Maybe twenty-three or twenty-four. Lindsay also noticed his teeth were kind of crooked, which made his smile look sinister. He worked out though. His pecs were huge and his arms were feathered with thick veins. She had to admit the guy had a nice body, but Lindsay preferred tighter bodies like Mark’s.
    â€œThanks,” she said.
    â€œAnytime,” he replied, his voice heavy with flirtation.
    â€œThat’s Doyle,” Ev called. “He has a lot to offer a girl. Know what I mean?” This sent Ev into anotherround of hysterics. Lindsay noticed she was already drunk.
    Next to her, Ev’s entourage said, “Totally,” “A lot!”, and “So much to offer.”
    Lindsay decoded the less-than-subtle message, and felt uncomfortable. She sipped at her beer. Doyle just kept smiling, nodding his head as if she’d already agreed to date him.
    â€œWell, thanks,” Lindsay said, then knelt on the sand to join in Ev’s conversation.
    Char slid closer to Ev until their butts touched and put an arm around her friend as if protecting her.
    â€œSo, Lindsay, do you have a boy back in Pittsburgh?” Tee asked. Her green eyes reflected the fire and they glowed like emeralds.
    â€œHelensburgh,” Lindsay corrected.
    â€œLike there’s any difference,” Char said. She burst out laughing, but since no one else did, she reeled it in fast.
    â€œEase up on the meds, Char,” Mel said. Lindsay looked her way.
    â€œShe’s always trying to be funny, and it somehow continues to elude her,” Ev added.
    â€œMan, Ev,” Char said, pouting.
    â€œSo, do you have a boy, or what?” Tee asked again. She flipped her hair over an ear and leaned toward Lindsay. It was obviously information she really wanted.
    â€œNo,” Lindsay replied, though she thought about Mark. “No boy at home.”
    â€œWhy not?”
    â€œI don’t know. I’ve gone out with a couple guys.”
    â€œYou weren’t in love?”
    â€œThird degree much?” Ev interrupted. She took a long drink of beer and tossed the can in the sand. “Tee is a total perv. She wants like all of these private details.”
    â€œI do not!” Tee protested loudly. “Why are you being such a bitch tonight?”
    â€œBecause it’s free and it’s low-carb.”
    Doyle plopped down in the sand on the other side of Lindsay and flashed her a smile. She crossed her arms over her knees.
    â€œDoyle,” Ev said “why don’t you get me another beer?”
    â€œI just sat down.”
    â€œThink of it as exercise.”
    Doyle looked around smiling and nodding hishead until he realized Ev was serious. He shook his head and whispered a curse under his breath. Then he stood and showered sand down on Lindsay’s head before stomping off.
    Lindsay noticed that the sand had also fallen on the lip of her beer can, so she set it down. She ran her hands through her hair to get rid of the grit there and noticed Char giving her a nasty look.
    She’s jealous, Lindsay thought. But is she jealous of Doyle or Ev? Maybe both?
    â€œSorry about Doyle,” Ev said. “He’s like a hound with a scent. Let’s take a walk.”
    Lindsay and Ev stood. A moment later the other girls were also standing up, brushing sand off their backsides. Mel paused to check a tear over the pocket of her white shorts. She fussed with the edges, looking sad. Doyle