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Lexie played the devoted best friend, she found out every juicy un-becoming detail she could about Jennifer, her family, and her friends.
    At the Winter Formal Lexie let the axe fall. When Jennifer showed up with her date dozens of pictures of her doing various embarrassing things surrounded her. Lexie was on the decorating committee and found it hilarious to use black and white shots of Jennifer.
    All of the pictures were anonymous; Lexie was smart enough to make sure Jennifer's head wasn't in any of the pictures. Lexie added glitter and tree branches to the pictures to make them seem more entwined with the rest of the decorations.
    The next week at school, the original pictures passed around with embarrassing information about Jennifer on the back. She left class crying and missed school for two weeks. The teachers didn't do anything either. Lexie had the whole school as well as the staff and parents wrapped around her twisted little finger. It made Rhiannon sick. She'd sought out Jennifer after, and we all became quick friends.
    They smile d when they saw us approaching.
    "Dean, this is my best bud Rhiannon, and this is our friend Jennifer. Guys this is Dean he just moved here." I said.
    "Dean, hi, I just moved here last year let me k now if you need any help adjusting." Jennifer’s last word jumbled when Rhiannon elbowed her hard in the side.
    "I'm sure our dear sweet Pacey already has that covered Jenn. Speaking of which , Jenn and me were just leaving. Hope you two have FUN." Rhiannon wiggled her eyebrows at me and pulled Jenn with her through the hallway.
    Dean laughed lightly as he watched them walk away.
    "Your friend isn't very subtle is she ? So you want to go get something to drink?"
    I nod ded my head and followed him down the hallway. God I hoped I could keep myself from looking like a complete idiot.
     

 
     
    Chapter Two
     
    First Date?
     
     
     
    I followed him outside to a black beat up truck. He led me to the passenger side and opened the door for me. He was being pretty nice, what was the catch? I eyed him speculatively and he smiled.
    "I s it ok if I drive us? I’ll be safe." He asked.
    I got inside the truck without speaking. I didn’t really know the guy but I’d chance it. I really hoped I didn't end up chopped up into little pieces and shoved inside a hefty bag. At least Rhi knew who I was with if it came down to that. My murderer wouldn’t get away.
    I watch ed him walk around to the driver’s side door and get inside. He smiled at me again and turned the key in the ignition. The truck boomed to life, a loud deep growling sound that was almost soothing.
    He reached over and turned down the radio when the speakers screeched out the song Time That Remains by Three Days Grace. I smiled; at least he had good taste in music. I played with the silver and black bracelets on my wrist nervously. He drove out of the parking lot and into the street.
    "So, Pacey wh ere do you want to go?"
    I chew ed on my lip and immediately thought of The Hole in the Wall. It was a small sandwich shop in the center part of town. There were plenty of other people there to make sure I didn't get drugged and dragged out the back door by my hair. I struggled not to laugh. My over active imagination was getting a little crazy. Not an hour ago, I was imagining licking his skin.
    "Take Main Street down to Center. The Hole in the Wall is on your left. " He looked at me sheepishly.
    " Huh? The Hole in the Wall? What’s that a landmark or something?"
    I laugh ed and said. "It's the best damn hamburger place in town." I pointed to an empty parking spot and he navigated the truck into the space.
    "Guess I'll just have to take your wo rd for it. You ready?" He jumped out of the truck and walked around to open the door for me.
    "I know, it’s completely cheesy but my dad would insist."
    I thank ed him silently and followed him inside. We sat in a booth not far from the front window directly in front of his truck. The sandwich