Not good for you

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I couldn't even have a word about what movie would be chosen for us. Casen, Emilia and Austin were already arguing over the ride, so I didn't even dare to speak up, All fifteen minutes of the drive have been spent arguing over the movie while we were heading to Seaside.

When we got out of the car, Casen opened the door for me with a cheesy smile.

"My lady," he said and I pinched his arm.

"Quit it." I closed the door before he could.

When the others walked over to us, Seeley crossed his arms with a frown on his face.

"Are we seriously here just to celebrate that Heds had met someone?" Seeley asked. I couldn't help but flinch a little at the cold tone that held his distance firmly.

"We are here to have fun," Casen answered, narrowing his eyes. "Heddy's new job and possible love interest is just another reason. We would have come anyway."

"Exactly," Austin joined and stopped by my other side. Now I was held captive by two boys who didn't have any intention to let me off the hook anytime soon.

"You too?" Seeley asked, turning his attention to Austin.

"Heddy had been working overnights while being at school." Austin waved his hand around. "This is the least that she deserves... Not talking about her previous relationship that had been a wreck from the beginning."

I twisted my head in Austin's direction and he blew me a kiss.

"You know I love you," he gave me a half smile which wasn't convincing at all.

"One of the biggest crosses I've been dragging around." I sighed and Casen laughed.

I liked the boys very much, mostly because we weren't so different from each other. But some subjects were just too touchy, hence my first relationship which only lasted for two months but it had burnt me very much.

I wanted to move on and forget it but it was hard and outrageous if my friends kept reminding me of him. I knew that bad experiences taught us to be smarter and better but honestly, all I wanted to do was forget his face and voice which had been still echoed in my ears.

And the boys' teasing wasn't helping very much.

"Can we go or what?" Seeley asked impatiently.

"I second that idea." Leigh gave Seeley a knowing look.

"Can I get a hamburger first?" Casen asked as we walked away from the car.

"Didn't you eat?"

Casen frowned and turned to me.

"No, because I was too busy with someone trying to strangle me." He glared at me and I smiled innocently.

"Everybody has their kinks." I answered.

When Casen turned back while walking, he pointed at Seeley before leaning closer to me.

"Don't even listen to him," he whispered into my ear. "He is just mad that you didn't want to strangle him."

"How disrespectful." I played along, my uneasiness slowly fading away.

"Boys are just like this, my darling." Casen assured me.

"But aren't deaf, you idiot." Seeley caught up with us and pushed Casen away playfully. Even if it was a playful attempt, it came off somewhat aggressive and his face didn't even break off the tension.

"It would be a gift if you were, asshole." Casen rubbed his arm and walked to my other side.

I was afraid to speak up since Seeley didn't look like who would enjoy our afternoon trip. His face gave his uncomfort away and I couldn't help but wonder if there was anything that we'd done today to piss him off.