  14
      I somehow found myself going to another party—not to attend but to pick up my drunk best friend. Jade had a family dinner so she couldn't pick Bea up—which left me to make sure she would get home safe. I didn't mind.
      I scrambled through the crowd of sweaty, liquor-reeking bodies to try to catch sight of Bea. It was a difficult task with the house being this crowded and Bea being rather short.
      &quot;Woah—Jasmine?&quot;
      I looked up when my shoulder bumped against someone else's. &quot;Hey, Shane.&quot; I smiled lightly, still glancing around to hunt for Bea within the crowd. I'd like to get out of here sooner than later.
      &quot;What are you doing here? I didn't know you were coming.&quot; Shane grinned giddily. I could tell he had quite a bit to drink. I could smell it on his breath—see it on his face as he swayed his head side to side.
      I sighed, mee

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      I stared between my friends, at a loss. I looked at them intently, hoping they would help me—just tell me what to do. &quot;What—what do I do?&quot;
      Bea scoffed, her head tilting back as she laughed. &quot;You're asking me? Dude—you know I'm going to tell you to break up with him. It's not like you need him.&quot;
      I pouted like a child, whining. I was just—so utterly confused. &quot;Is it really justified to break up with him because he went after Zac? I mean—we've never had any fights or disagreements—or anything before this.&quot;
      Jade narrowed her eyes thoughtfully. &quot;Well—are you doing it because you're seeing Evan's true colours and don't like what you're seeing? Or is it because of Zac?&quot;
      &quot;Zac?&quot;
      Jade nodded firmly. &quot;Yes. Because you don't like that Zac got hurt because of you. Because you worry about Zac instead of Eva

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      &quot;Come on Jas—are you really not going to talk to me now?&quot; Evan groaned, following me down the hallway as I tried to get to class. I hadn't talked to him since I confronted him.
      It was just not okay that he went after Zac—especially over something as stupid as being jealous? I was tutoring Zac, we were friends—I was dating Evan. I couldn't see what there was for him to be so jealous or threatened by. Evan went too far, getting Zac hurt like that.
      &quot;Jas—&quot; Evan grabbed my arm and halted me to a stop. &quot;Are you going to be mad at me over Miller? Seriously?&quot; He spat out Zac's name with disgust.
      I was baffled. I laughed humourlessly. &quot;This isn't because of Zac. This is because of you. Frankly, you not being able to see that is what makes this even worse.&quot;
      Evan rolled his eyes, scoffing. &quot;I understand that you're mad 

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      I somehow found myself going to another party—not to attend but to pick up my drunk best friend. Jade had a family dinner so she couldn't pick Bea up—which left me to make sure she would get home safe. I didn't mind.
      I scrambled through the crowd of sweaty, liquor-reeking bodies to try to catch sight of Bea. It was a difficult task with the house being this crowded and Bea being rather short.
      &quot;Woah—Jasmine?&quot;
      I looked up when my shoulder bumped against someone else's. &quot;Hey, Shane.&quot; I smiled lightly, still glancing around to hunt for Bea within the crowd. I'd like to get out of here sooner than later.
      &quot;What are you doing here? I didn't know you were coming.&quot; Shane grinned giddily. I could tell he had quite a bit to drink. I could smell it on his breath—see it on his face as he swayed his head side to side.
      I sighed, meeting his eyes again. &quot;I'm looking for Bea—have you seen her?&quot;
      Shane laughed—due

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