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exactly what I need right now. I just want to get the picture of Liam walking in on Ashton and me out of my damn head.
    I see Savvy, the school slut, push a guy into the bathroom. I’ve heard she is known for her blow jobs and that all of the football players have slept with her, so I assume that's what she's doing with the guy she's in the bathroom with.
    I shake my head, look around and spot Liam's handsome face. He hands me a beer. I’m glad he did; I needed another one.
    Damn, this one isn't as strong as the first one. Maybe I’ll get a third one.
    “Lila, are you avoiding me?” he asks as he leans in next to me.
    “Why would I avoid you?” I ask.
    “You just seemed to disappear after we got out of the car. Then, after walking in on you and Ashton um…doing what you were doing…”
    “Nope, nothing to do with you. Ashton and I weren’t doing anything. We had an argument,” I say matter-of-factly.
    “Oh, is that what that was? It looked like you were in a hot and heavy make out session.” He winks.
    I want to throw my drink at him. I can’t believe he fucking saw that! Now I just want to run and hide under the biggest rock I can find.
    “Well, we argued after that. We weren’t having sex, if that’s what you think. Ashton wanted to, but I said no. We have never had sex. I’m a virgin,” I blurt, then face palm.
    Did I just say that? Great, what the fuck am I thinking? Oh God, am I drunk already? I hope he doesn’t think that’s an invitation for him to fuck me. Damn, he’s laughing at me.
    “What’s so funny?” I whisper.
    “Oh, nothing, just the look in your eyes. Not having sex with Ashton is a good thing,” he says, taking a sip of his drink.
    I laugh. I’m such a damn blonde—why the hell would I tell him about my sex life? Wait, I don’t have a sex life. I’m not drinking this shit anymore. I need Addison. Where the fuck is my best friend when I need her? I’m drunk and telling her cousin about my non-existing sex life.
    “Lila, would you like to dance?” Liam asks as he reaches his hand out. He takes my drink and sits it on the nearby table.
    “Uh okay, I guess so,” I say as I stumble into his arms.
    I hope Ashton doesn’t see us. I know he would be furious. He, for some reason, can’t stand when Liam talks to me. Liam is a good dancer and smells so good, different than Ashton. His hands are soft and he isn’t trying to feel my ass. I lean my head into his chest and inhale, knowing I can get lost in that scent.
    “So, how did a beautiful woman like you end up with that jerk cousin of mine?” he asks, pulling me closer to him.
    “Ashton is a good guy, unlike some of the things I’ve heard about you,” I say, then I realize what I said. Fuck me and my damn mouth.
    “Things about me…like what? Let me guess, Ashton has told you these things, correct?” he asks.
    “Yes, it’s nothing really,” I say as I turn my head.
    “Hmm, nothing as in what? Come on, Lila, what has that ass been telling you about me?”
    “Well, he said that you basically use girls for sex.”
    “I use girls for sex?”
    He looks hurt by what I said.
    “Yes, please don’t say anything to him, Liam!”
    “Okay, only because you asked me not to. Have fun.” He runs his finger across my cheek and disappears. I look for Addie again and can’t find her. I’m going to kick her ass; she normally doesn’t leave me alone like this. I decide to text her.
     
    Me: WTF … Where are you? I need you. ;(
     
    Ads: You okay? I left already. I thought you were with Ashton? OMG did he hurt you? I’ll kick his ass, Lila.
     
    Me: No, I’m okay…I’m leaving now!
     
    I start to leave and run into Liam—again.
    “Hey, we have to quit meeting like this.” I giggle, almost falling backwards.
    “You okay there, L?”
    “I’m fine, just a little tipsy I guess. I’m going home; can you tell Ashton, please?” I say, running my hand down his arm. “Oooh, you have big biceps.” I laugh.
    “I’ll take