est. Sonia doesn't care about anyone but herself. The realization burned, but Katy wouldn't let it consume her. She

on

crossing her face before she smoot

your mind

rt racing but her voice steady. "No.

ad, amused. "Oh, th

osing. You think everything is a competition, but all you're doing is tearing people down to

ust upset because you're scared Dave might actually like me more than your little friend. Do

ipulation, and self-centeredness? No, Sonia. I feel sorry for you. You're so busy trying to

she recovered quickly, her voice sharp. "Spare me the pity speech, Kat

ediocrity? Loyalty? Love? Maybe that's why you'll never have those

give you that. But let's see if you can back

on't win. Not this time. You've hurt me for years, but you're n

about that." With a final glance, she turned and stro

e stood tall, watching her sister go,

~

ught up with Sam, his fo

, wa

-step and turne

and through his hair. "I.

dded as she n

ng. Sonia's been all over me tonight, and I should've handled it bette

ked. "Yo

ted, searching her eyes. "She t

ed, and she loo

he added quickly. "Becau

d up, her eyes

t up a room without even trying... I've been waiting for the right moment t

ile. "It wasn't exactly

"So, can I make it up to you? Be my d

d, her heart soari

e, grinning at each other, the air a

~

Tom stood hand in hand,

aty murmured, leanin

. Almost as happy as

Together, they turned back to watch Sam and Dave,

all night," Dave said

Sam replied, closing

n't yet spoken. As they pulled apart, the world seemed to fade awa

might bring its challenges, but for now, there was hope-and f