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    “How’s your summer going?” I asked.
    Will draped his lanky arms on the back of the couch. “It’s all right. Loving the single life, you wouldn’t believe how many ladies I’ve turned away this summer.”
    I made a point of glancing around him. “I can see that since you are surrounded by dudes. You must have turned away the whole house already.”
    He shrugged and a sly smile crept over his mouth.
    I hit his chest. “You are full of so much crap your eyes are brown!”
    He laughed, revealing teeth that were crooked, but not enough to need braces. “Takes one to know one, brown eyes!” His eyes were a shade darker than mine.
    “You hike any new trails yet?”
    “No, I’m on the lookout, though, if you hear of any. I can hike a few hours in the early morning, but then it gets too hot. Later in the year, I can explore more.”
    Sipping my drink, I looked up and almost spit all over Will. I couldn’t be sure, because I only saw the back of him, but that head of disheveled, dark hair was across the room. Yep, the kind I had to run my fingers through.
    I must not have heard Will’s question because he called my name like I was an idiot.
    “Huh?” I didn’t want to pull my gaze away from him. He could turn around any second. It could be him. My savior. Maybe I wasn’t hallucinating at the hospital or maybe I needed to add another doctor to my list.
    “I was saying instead of running track this year, I would train in the Serengeti by fashioning a meat suit to my body, then try to outrun the lions. What do you think?”
    My eyes were locked on the moving throng of partiers. “Sounds good. I’m sorry, Will, I don’t mean to be rude. I thought I saw someone I knew.”
    A herd of loud, obnoxious guys arrived and took up any available room. Red plastic cups were filled and passed around with greeting rituals of chest bumps and knuckle explosions. Of course, their antics caught the attention of every available girl as they swarmed to them. Hair flipping, laughing, and groping ensued. With the commotion, I lost my hero. Once the room cleared, I navigated my way outside to the pool.
    “Hey, Abby!”
    Scanning the room, I didn’t recognize the voice, and I didn’t see its owner at first.
    Jake Turner appeared, smiling. Jake was cute, lean but muscular, and really into football. I’d known Jake since elementary school, and while he was nice, I didn’t see him as anything more than a friend. “Mel said you and me should hook up.” He looked down at me, bottle-green eyes twinkling.
    My brows rose. “Oh, did she? She wants a double date buddy.”
    “I think you’re right. She’s with Tyler now.” His chin jutted toward the hall before returning his attention back to me. “How’s your summer so far?” I was glad he changed the subject—the bedrooms were down that hall
    “Fine. Nothing special. You?” I took another quick glance around the room, trying my best to avoid my newly acquired rudeness.
    “Same. Just been to parties like this.” Jake shrugged as if partying was an obligation. “You aren’t swimming?” He gestured to my attire.
    I almost laughed, as if anyone here would want to see that . “Nah, not tonight. Do you mind if I get outside? I thought I saw someone I needed to talk to.”
    “Yeah. I’ll catch ya later, Abby.” He gave me a playful swat on the arm.
    The sun had set behind the mountain, still hot and the lack of breeze made the moist air stickier. The basketball court was empty and I didn’t see my savior by the pool. Disappointment crept in. It was just my imagination. Again.
    A loud cluster of boys played football nearby. Greg Johnson, who happened to be a human tank, was one of them. I didn’t know him very well since he was with the more popular crowd. Greg was good friends with Jake and he seemed like a decent guy.
    “Hey, Greg, heads up!” Those words didn’t register until that tank decided to dive for the football, which was over the water. Too bad I was