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Her eyes went to Felix. "I thought you said you met a while back."

He just stared at me then said, "Yeah."

"Well, which is it?"

"We'll go with her story. For now."

I blinked in confusion. "That's what happened."

"Is it?" Felix said mysteriously, but Taylor ignored him.

"Hmmm." She nodded."And did anything else happen in the parking lot?"

She directed the question to me, but I wasn't sure what she wanted.

"Like maybe a romantic event?"

I blinked.

What was she—

"A kiss maybe?" Izzy put in.

Myface flamed scarlet, and I looked at Felix. "You told them?" I said faintly.

"No, princess," he said. "I didn't."

Then how…?

"Somone took pictures and video and posted them online," Izzy said.

"What?" I stuttered.

"Show her," Taylor said.

Izzy handed me a tablet, and my eyes grew round. Sure enough, there we were. Felix. Me. Kissing. My first kiss right there for everyone to see. I couldn't decide which was morestartling, the photos or video. Definitely the reel, I thought as it replayed again and again and again. After watching for the third time, I looked up in a daze.

"Has anyone else seen this?" I asked.

Izzy gave me a sad smile. "Oh honey, everyone's seen it. I caught it this morning when I was checking HERS'ssocials about the tour. It's the top hit for both the band and Felix."

"Oh."

"It's not easy to go viral," she went on. "Especially when you have no online presence.So good on you—and you." Izzy nodded to Felix then looked down as the video played again. "That kiss is…stunning."

"It's okay," Santino said.

"Bet Maggie and I could've done better," Hayden added.

"Me and Izzy's video would beat yours any day."

"Nah, we'd get way more views."

"In your dreams."

Elliot and Ryker just shook their heads.

"Anyway."Izzy rolled her eyes then turned to Taylor. "Like I said, this is a great opportunity."

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