Chapter 22

Justin was the first to break away from the kiss. Charlaine smiled. It was a nice kiss, but she felt like it was missing something. Still, that didn’t mean that she didn’t want to do it again.

“I’ll see you around, Justin?” she smiled bashfully. He nodded, and she turned around and went up the stairs. Her sister opened the door and looked out suspiciously. “Who’s that?” she asked. Charlaine just bit her lip and smiled.

Meanwhile, The Gang was getting ready to leave Anna’s apartment. They had done an excellent job of cheering her up, and she was sad to see everyone go. “Take care of yourselves, guys! And thank you for coming,” she said as she started clearing away all the used dishes, cups, and utensils. They were waiting for their Ride, as no one had agreed to be the designated driver. However, Zac didn’t drink a lot, so he was in charge of calling, monitoring, and making sure everyone arrived home safely.

Heather was asleep in Anna’s room. After unsuccessfully try