Chapter 3

Before we left the restaurant, James was slipping on his coat and asked, "Got any plans tonight? Lucas's bar is celebrating its anniversary, and he wants us to drop by."

"Sorry, can't tonight," I said, grabbing my bag, sounding casual. "I'm meeting someone."

Ethan had just texted me—Ryan gave him two movie tickets, but he hadn't had time to use them, so he asked if I wanted to go see a movie tonight.

I thought it over and agreed.

"Is it the guy you were having dinner with at the restaurant last time?" he asked bluntly.

I was a bit…