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“So, anything. Awesome!”

Teddy smiled at her enthusiasm. He hadn’t even gone to his prom, he’d been tired of his classmates, ready to move on. He didn’t want to deal with the girls he’d hooked up with and all the drama.

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Ted was devishly handsome, straight nose, nearly see through blue eyes, dimples when he smiled and at 6’, tall enough for most women. In his white uniform he cut a picture-perfect image for recruitment advertising. He waited patiently for his sister to come out of the bathroom. He smiled when she did, she looked beautiful. He was sorry that she was taking him, and sure that every boy left in school was crazy. “You look amazing,” he said to her as they headed toward his car.

“Thanks,” she answered shyly.

“Are you embarrassed?” He looked at her wide eyed. “Wished you’d said yes to a real boy now?”

Sarah shook her head, rolling her eyes. “No. I’m glad with how this will turn out.”

Ted’s eyebrows knit as he got behind the wheel.

When they arrived,he was a perfect escort. They did casual pictures, drinks, and he got a table so she could sit down. Sarah knew when Bethany walked in with Andrew; Teddy’s face froze, eyes moving with her.

“Bethany,” Sarah called out. Both Andrew and Bethany turned their heads, Andrew moving toward her waving.

As they headed toward the table, Teddy looked at Sarah, “What are you doing!?”

“It’s my prom. I’m hanging out with my friend.” She sounded so innocent, Teddy wanted to strangle her.

“Teddy,” Bethany nearly whispered as they got to the table.

Teddy stood, “Bethany. And Andrew I hear,” he held out his hand to Andrew. They shook. As they all sat Sarah took over. It was a small round table, Sarah, Teddy, Bethany, and Andrew.

“Andrew, this is Ted, my brother. He’s going to be a SEAL.”

“Oh wow. I understand that’s really hard training,” Andrew was reaching.

“So, I’ve heard, for good reason,” Teddy answered back.

“Bethany,” Sarah started. “I missed you at dress hunting. I had to take Ted.”

Bethany smiled kindly, “I bet he’s a better driver.”

“No girl talk,” Teddy leaned in.

“I doubt that,” Bethany looked at him. “And your dress is beautiful so maybe you took the right person after all,” she turned back to Sarah.

“Where are you from, Andrew? Sarah said you were a new student.” Ted tried to bring him back into the conversation.

“Andrew, you wanna dance?” Sarah asked abruptly standing up.

Andrew obligingly stood and took Sarah to the dance floor.

“You look amazing,” Teddy said when it was just them.

“Thank you,” Bethany felt like she had to bite out. “You’re in uniform.”

“Yes, Sarah told me to wear it.”

“Of course,” they both smiled about Sarah.

“How long have you been seeing this guy?”

“For a bit.”

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