The Love Dare: One Game, One Kiss, One Night That Changes Everything.

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face in my pillow. It was way too early for his nonsense. Then it hit me. *Crap, I'm going to be late.* I launched myself out of bed, moving at a speed that would make Olympic sprinters jealous, and threw on the first semi-presentable outfit I could find: a baggy black shirt I'd doodled on to make it look artsy and a pair of high-waisted mom jeans. I dashed to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, splashed water on my face, and grabbed my glasses before bolting downstairs. I snagged an apple from the fridge and sprinted outside to Reynolds's black Mustang. I

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where, and I don't need foundation on my collar." Charming, right? I couldn't resist messing with him. I blew him an exaggerated kiss, and he responded by sending me a flying one. I caught it mid-air, pretended to stomp on it, and smirked as he clutched his chest like I'd shattered his heart. He mouthed, *'You're cruel,'* and I mouthed back, *'I know.'* Turning back to my friends, I asked, "What are you guys talking about?" "What are *you* talking about?" **Juliette Monroe** asked, her blue eyes narrowing suspiciously. Her blonde hair was tied up in a loose bun, and her freckles stood out against her minimal makeup. "We were just talking about the party tonight," **Brielle Hayes** said, her dark curls bouncing as she spoke. "You in?" "Oh

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ying to ignore him, but he kept poking my arm like a child with no concept of personal space. "What do you want?" I finally hissed, glaring at him.

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ke it. Looking good, Val," he said with a wink. "Thanks," I said, forcing a smile. Brielle and Juliette headed off to grab drinks, leaving me alone at the bar. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink and scanned the room, my stomach sinking when I spotted Jax across the room. "Shit," I muttered under my breath. Brielle followed my gaze and smirked. "Worried all the girls won't be abl