Laced Intentions

CADE

The bass shakes through the walls while warm yellow light glimmers from the windows onto the driveway. People crowd the front porch holding red cups and cigarettes, laughing too loudly.

The second I step out of my car, my phone buzzes.

SPARROW: I'll only stay for an hour 🙄 Then I'll go home with you. Happy now?

A slow grin pulls at my mouth.

ME: Depends. Are you behaving?

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