She thought coldly. Kassie took a deep breath and pasted on her best “pleasant surprise” smile as she together with Bailey opened the door to a sea of nerds dressed in their most “cool” attire. The queen bees were in the hive. But she had to play along. Jake felt his cheeks heat up. “You and you,” she snapped, jabbing a perfectly manicured finger toward the two nearest offenders. Ava noticed the concern on his face. “I can’t believe you posted that, what’s gotten into you?! Her long auburn curls were tucked underneath a beanie, and she wore a vintage band tee tucked into a plaid skirt. She was Sommer Ray, and she had faced down challenges before. The video was a masterstroke of blackmail, and he knew it. Without warning, she grabbed him by the collar and yanked him a step closer. She adjusted her fancy gold hoops, smiled politely at no one in particular, and asked, “Did anyone bring some actual music? Kassie leaned in a little closer, just enough to make him forget how to breathe.
