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him from leaving just now. You know he would have stayed if you’d asked.” He was right, but didn’t want to think about it.
    “Did you…plan this?” My voice trembled, not knowing how that would have been possible.
    “I had no idea David would be here. I’d just gotten out of my car when he pulled up, and then you came out. As for the rest of it, I figured I’d take a shot at getting rid of him myself.”
    I looked down at my hands, still in his. “Why are you here?”
    “I think that if you spend a little time with me, you’ll see me differently. I’m not all stunts and schemes. I really am a nice guy and I would be good to you, Annie.” I smiled a tiny smile at the ground.
    “Just try. Get to know me. It’s all I’m asking.” Ryan tilted my chin so our eyes could meet. “Come out with me tonight.” His eyes seemed to penetrate my soul, wholly convincing me to a ccept.
    “Okay,” I whispered. A striking smile spread across his face for me, warming my insides.
    “Can I come back for you in an hour?” Ryan asked.
    I agreed and ran inside after he’d driven away. I frantically dialed Lindsay’s number. “I’m doing it,” I declared. “I’m g oing out with Ryan tonight.”
    “Ohhh, lucky girl. You get to be alone with Ryan Mullins…in the dark,” she giggled mischievously. “Believe me when I say that I’ve never wanted to be anyone else before, but I so wish I were you right now,” Lindsay groaned.
    I hadn’t thought of that, Ryan, and me and the darkness. I couldn’t be alone with him tonight. Not yet. My thoughts ran wild; I started to panic.
    “Annie. Hello? Did you faint or whatever?”
    “I’m here,” I said, and then it hit me as she blabbed about how lucky I was again. I knew exactly what I had to do.

 
     
     
     
     
     
    11
     
    I was already nervous, so when the doorbell rang I nearly jumped out of my skin. I yanked Lindsey’s arm, dragging her with me.
    “Chill, Annie. Damn. You’re so freaked out,” she co mplained. I ignored her, pulling the door open.
    “Ryan, hi.” I forced my composure. He smiled excitedly at me, and then looked to Lindsey, whom I had plastered myself against. Ryan’s smile slowly disappeared, along with his excitement.
    “This is Lindsey,” I gulped. Ryan returned his eyes to me. “Is it okay if she comes with us?” I asked sweetly. He looked at her again. She struck a quick pose, jutting out her hip and plan ting her hand on it. She flipped the other hand behind her head while flashing an absurd smile as if advertising what a fun time we’d have if she were allowed to tag along.
    “Uh…um…okay…if you want.”
    I was sure he thought I was nuts and didn’t like the idea of Lindsay coming with us. I think he may have been a little staggered by her appearance. She was wearing a blue and black plaid skirt, black tights, black knee high lace up boots, and a blue-ruffed short-sleeved shirt under a black leather jacket. Her hair was in Princess Lea style buns on the sides of her head with blue streaks hanging down in front, framing her face. She had an Opal stud in one of her nostrils. A new addition since I’d last seen her.
    “Good,” I smiled, and then glanced at Lindsey who was wildly gawking at Ryan, as if he was Jerry and she was Tom. I e lbowed her in the side, warning her to knock it off.
    The three of us awkwardly walked to Ryan’s car. He opened the back door. “Lindsay.” He gestured toward the back seat. “Thank you,” she breathed and slid by him almost inappr opriately. The wild look entered her eyes again as she settled herself in the center of the ivory leather bench.
    Ryan opened my door as well. I took a few deep breaths, all co ntaining the scent of his cologne that lingered in the interior of the car.
    “Dammit! He smells good,” Lindsay whispered.
    “I know,” I agreed. “I see that you didn’t melt,” I teased.
    “Not visibly,” she said out of the side of her mouth. We giggled and quickly composed