CHAPTER 13
MIAI stared at Mr. Bryne from across the yard. After what had happened in his bedroom, I tried to avoid him at all costs. But Mason wanted to stay at this party all night, and Melissa begged me to stay over, so all chances of avoiding him kind of went right out the window.
Shirt off, towel hanging off his shoulder, he stood by the grill and aimlessly flipped burgers, looking as if he was lost in his own little world. Some girls from the sorority stood by him, their t**s hanging out of their stupid little bikinis as they talked to him. I clenched my jaw and pulled out my phone, texting Mom.
Me: Hope you’re doing all right. I’ll come see you tomorrow.
She texted back a few moments later.
Mom: Can’t wait to see you. Love you with everything.
I smiled, and then another text ca
