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all Charlie’s fault, but she certainly wasn’t going to tell Kaylee that again. She was tired of defending herself for something she was not responsible for. “What did he say?” she said, trying to sound concerned. Of course, her previous conversation with Charlie meant she already knew, for the most part, but she was hoping that if she could convince Kaylee to actually say the words, they might actually register. She had no doubt that Charlie had not minced his.
    Kaylee expelled air from her nose. “He said I party too much, but come on! He’s in a band…or at least he was. Band guys party more than anyone.”
    “Not all of them do, Kaylee,” Ashley chided. “Logan doesn’t, and Charlie really doesn’t either. I mean, yeah, he got pretty wasted at that stupid party you threw, but…”
    “But what?” Kaylee hurried off the bed in one long, smooth movement. Her hair swung forward, covering her face. She’d lost a good deal of weight, at least ten pounds, and on such a slender frame that really made a noticeable difference. She looked far too thin, and the slide of her bones beneath her skin was obvious in the halter top she’d slipped on. “I mean, so what if I party a little? It’s college, and I’m just doing what everyone else is. Why is everyone on my case all the time?”
    “Because we care, Kaylee.” Ashley kept her words simple. “Look, even if you can’t see it, I do. In fact, we all do. Whatever that crap is you’re doing, it’s not good for you in any way, and you’re doing way too much of it. You party a whole lot, you’re flunking out, and you don’t sleep or eat. You’re just…a mess.”
    “Oh, well, excuse me for wanting to have some fun!” she burst out angrily, then flounced out in a dramatic stomp.
    Ashley sighed, shook her head, and pulled her chair out so she could sit down at her desk. She opened one of her books, knowing she had keep up with her studies. Her cousin was blowing her shot with all that crap she was trying to pull, but Ashley wasn’t about to get caught up in anything that was going to take her away from what really mattered. She’d been forgetting that lately, letting herself get too drawn into the band and practices, and she wasn’t about to let that continue. She was here for Kaylee, but until she admitted she needed help there was no stopping the girl.
    She was busy working out a complicated equation for math class when another knock sounded on the dorm door . Great. Probably one of Kaylee’s annoying friends…or maybe her dealer, she thought. Aggravated and impatient, she went to the door and opened it to find Charlie standing there. “Kaylee isn’t in here, Charlie,” she said flatly, not bothering to invite him in.
    “I know. I saw her leave. I’m here to talk to you.”
    “You already talked to me.” She blew out a long breath, wondering what he could possibly want with her. “I don’t have time to get involved with you two. You said you were going to break up with her, and you did. That’s all good, but if you’re changing your mind now that’s really between the two of you. You need to talk to my cousin, not me.
    “It isn’t about that. Can I please come in for a minute?”
    “No,” she snapped, holding the door.
    “Please, Ashley? It’s really important and very personal, and I’d rather not talk about it out here in the hallway,” he said, looking around for passersby.
    She eyed him, wondering if she should follow her better judgement and leave him standing out there. As a group of giggling girls walked by, she realized it was not the best option, especially since Charlie was just stubborn enough to stand outside her door all day, until he got his way. “Okay, but I’m warning you,” she said. “If you try anything—”
    “I won’t,” he said. “Do you have to keep kicking me when I’m so far down already, Ashley? I mean, c’mon.”
    With a sigh, she opened the door. He walked into the room, closed the door