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pack over one shoulder and craning his neck over the crowd flooding into the hallway. He barely even notic

with his long strides. "You're going to knock someone over and end up i

ell. I need to catch her before she leaves. I've been practising this whole speech all night, Po

ing over his own feet or saying something completely backwards, a heavy arm dra

r by the lockers. "And don't think I didn't see you nearly face-plant into the teacher's d

ven more. "I am not hopeless! And that was a calculated move to adjust my shoelace! Anyway -

ded at me. "But first, weren't you supposed to walk Poppy home today? You promi

only take two minutes! I'll catch up with you straight after, I swear! You know I wouldn't ditch you on purpose Poppy, never!" He w

Honestly I think you'd have a better chance getting him to give up breathing than give up

chest. "It's fine. I've had years to get used to it. I'd r

w. Jax was about to go looking when suddenly we heard loud voices echoing from around the corner, and next thing we

know I already said yes!" she was saying, putting her hands on her hips. "I was going to

es absolutely! I'll meet you there, right on time, I promise!" He was grinning so wide his cheeks looked li

exactly th

headlock, dragging him sideways while Asher squawked and kicked and laughed all at once. "There we go! No

still laughing. "I'm sorry Poppy

t off his blazer and looking properly guilty. "I really am sorry

g back to walk near Sloane again, telling Jax loudly about all the amazing plans he had for the gala. I listened and smiled, and kept the quiet

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