Page 79 of Breakers (Academy of Stardom 3)

“You so were!” she retorts with a huff, then waves her hand in the air and squeals in excitement. “I can’t believe that you’re going to Jewels nightclub tomorrow night. You lucky bitch. Who are you going with? Zayn took you the last time, so I reckon it won’t be him again.” She taps her chin thinking hard. “Ooooh I bet it’s gonna be my partner in crime, Yorky baby. That sneaky little bugger has been cagey all week. Plus, the guy is like a bitch in heat… Oh, wait, what’s the male version of that?”

“I’ve no clue,” I reply.

“It doesn’t matter,” she says, waving her hand in the air again, and batting the rogue thought away. “I bet he’ll be ramming his dick inside you the second he gets a chance.”

“Clancy!” River exclaims, shaking his head at her crudeness, but smiling through it all. He looks at her just like my Breakers look at me. There’s no doubt he’s in love with her. My heart warms.

“What, River? She’s dating allfourof them. The whole bloody Academy knows that just the same as you. I just want to know who’s drawn the lucky straw tomorrow night, that’s all.” She grins mischievously and River rolls his eyes in mirth.

“We’re all going together,” I reply with a grin.

“All four of them are taking you on a date toJewelsnightclub. Oh my god, girl. I’m so jelly.”

“Yep, and by all, I mean you two as well—”

“Wait, what?” Clancy sits up straight, her curls bouncing around her head as she moves. “Girl, you better not be pulling my leg!”

“I’m not. You two have been working as hard as the rest of us and putting up with Tiffany’s shit more than anyone. You deserve a night out. It’s going to be amazing!”

Clancy squeals then throws herself across the table, pulling me in for a hug and kissing me like an overzealous mother would a toddler who’s just managed to piss in a potty. “Oh my GOD! I fucking LOVE YOU, girl!” she cries, dropping back in her seat and turning her enthusiasm towards River who is shaking his head and chuckling.

“And that’s not the best part of it,” I say, unable to hide my own excitement now.

“What’s better than this?” Clancy asks.

“Adele’s going to be singing.”

“Shut the back door!” Clancy screeches loudly, capturing the attention of a few of the dancers sitting at tables close by. She stands upright, her chair scraping across the floor noisily as she starts doing a little tap sequence.

“Shhh, keep it down,” I say, placing my finger over my lips and tugging at her arm so she sits back down. “This is a speakeasy club, totally exclusive and there arerules,” I hiss, grinning mischievously.

“Rules?” she asks, her eyes wide and her smile growing.

“Yep. You can’t tell anyone the location, it’s top secret. It remains exclusive because everyone signs a non-disclosure agreement when they enter…” I lie, loving how gullible she is as she nods her head and promises not to tell.

“Well shit, now I’m even more excited.”

“Is that even possible?” River says dryly, winking at me when she elbows him in the side.

“Shut up,” she whispers. “Adele is my idol. I love her.”

“Since when,” River replies.

“Since forever! Just because I haven’t told you that yet, doesn’t mean it isn’t true.”

“Well, you know what this means?” Clancy says, her smile widening even further.

“What?”

“A shopping trip. We need new outfits, girl!”

River groans. “Count me out. The last time I went shopping for clothes with you I ended up with leather hotpants.”

Clancy bursts out laughing and throws her arms around his neck, planting a kiss on his cheek. “Don’t even pretend you don’t like them.”

“I didn’t say that. I’m just not coming this time.” He presses a kiss against Clancy’s mouth then untangles himself from her arms. “I’m going to go see Madame Tuillard. Catch you later?”

“Sure, babe,” Clancy replies, waving him off before turning her attention back to me.

“So motherfucking Adele, huh?”

“Yep, motherfucking Adele.”

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