chaptertwentynine

How I ended up on Brady�s living room couch will I think remain a mystery for the rest of my life. But it was there I found myself, with the host himself, less than two hours after I�d arrived.

�Orange is really a good color for you,� Brady said, motioning toward my suit.

�Thanks.�

�Are you having a good time?� he asked.

�Oh yeah�everyone is! This house is awesome.�

�It was made for parties. I�m just hoping to God that no one pukes on the new carpet.�

I laughed. �Jeeze, Brady, that�s an image. Thanks for putting that in my head.�

�No problem,� he said. It took me a few seconds before I realized he was staring at me.

�What?� I asked, looking around.

�Nothing��

�No, tell me!� I insisted.

�Your eyes just like�light up when you smile. It brightens up your face. I like it.�

�Thank you,� I said. The compliment really boosted me up. �That was really nice to say.�

�Well it was worth it, cause it made you smile again,� he told me.

It took only seconds for me to react and pounce on him like a cat.

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I heard Elle�s voice before I saw her.

�No, she totally like disappeared,� she said.

�Well when did you lose her?� Madison asked.

�I did not lose her, she just went elsewhere. And I�d say about an hour ago.�

Maddie stepped into the living room and saw Brady lying on the couch, obviously on top of someone.

�Well, well, Brady. The party�s only been going for what, three hours? And you�re already getting lucky. Good job,� Elle said.

I took that as my cue to poke my head over the couch. �Hey guys,� I said weakly.

Elle collapsed in a fit of hysterical laughter, and Madison just looked at me.