He Asked Me To Leave The Party Early So His Friends Wouldn’t See Me—So I Did

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He nodded once, still not looking at me. Then he said it—the line that would later replay in my mind like a siren I didn’t recognize at first.

“If you’re coming to the party with me, make sure you leave early because I don’t want my friends to know about you.”

I blinked, certain I’d misheard.

He finally turned. His expression was careful, as if he’d continue reading …