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“They really are, and I got this bastard to let me have one once.” Luke nods his head.

"I have a date, so I’ll see you guys later," Luke says, patting my shoulder as he walks past and leaves.

"Do you want a lift home, Allie? I'm going to the gym and it's on the way," Sebastian says, putting his empty plate near the sink.

"That would be great,"Allie says, handing Sebastian her empty plate, and I give him mine not long after.

"How do you know where she lives?" I askin confusion.

"I've stayed over sometimes with Tris. We used to be mates," he saysvaguely.

"Used to be?" I ask.

"Yeah, used to be. I’ll be ready in ten minutes, Allie." He washes up the plates and leaves.

In my room, Allie packs her dress, and the one I borrowed, as I sit on the bed.

"I think you should tell them," Allie says randomly in a hushed tone as I stop checking my social accounts on my phone.

"Tell them what?"I ask quietly.

"About Blake."She rolls her eyes.

"I will, but not yet. They will go mad, Allie,” I say.

"It's better than them worrying you’re dating some jerk, I heard what Sebastian said. They must be worried about who you are involved with."

I grimace at her as I know she is right. "I get that, but I want this to work with me and him. It won't if we have too much pressure early on."

"I don't think it would affect your relationship, that boy is crazy about you,"she says.

"Maybe. I’ll think about it. I'm sorry about Elliot, he is so quiet usually. Honestly, I'm in shock he spoke."

"No worries, he is always like that with me. Elliot is an asshole at the best of times, but he is a loyal friend, and I would guess he cares a lot about you."

"I'm still sorry he was like that, but the ringtone was brilliant."I give her a little smile, and she laughs.

"Allie, I'm going," Sebastian shouts up the stairs, and Allie hugs me quickly before walking out of my room.

I check my phone to see I have a message from Blake.

Sexiest man alive: how's the head? I wish I was there to make you feel better. X

Me: feeling ok, just going to sleep the day away x

He replies quickly.

Him: so you’re going to dream about me like I do of you ;). Luke invited me to the cinema tonight, want to come? X

My heart flutters at his words. I do dream of him. I'm glad it's not just me.

Me: I'm always dreaming of a sexy man devouring me. He looks like an angel ;) and yes, I will message Luke and ask him if he wants to go out somewhere with me tonight. I’m sure he will invite me. X

Him: this angel wants to do sinful things to you all the time. I’m not sure how angel-like that is ;) and good idea x

I message Luke, who invites me a little later, and I fall into a deep sleep. I wake up to my alarm at four p.m., which I set so that I would have an hour to get ready and have a snack.

I dress in an oversized-blue sweater and leggings and put my hair up into a messy bun before adding a little makeup.At least I’m feeling a little better, I think as I check my phone. A movie sounds great, even if I have to pretendaround Blake. I run into Luke in the kitchen as I grab a drink.

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