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Did I not fool Rhett into thinking I was happy and moved on? Did he see right through everything? Did I have a false sense of security this entire time? “There’s nothing to talk about.” I spoke so quickly I was borderline incoherent.
    Rhett didn’t back off. “Dude, what happened?”
    “Nothing,” I said defensively. “We broke up. End of story. The end.”
    He cocked an eyebrow. “You’re really pissing me off right now. Just talk to me. I’m not going to judge you if that’s what you’re thinking.”
    “You’re really pissing me off right now.”
    “Did she cheat on you?”
    He hit the nail right on the head but I wouldn’t admit it. “I don’t talk about my personal life because there’s nothing to talk about.” I slid out of the booth to leave.
    “Then why are you running away?”
    “I have a slut to fuck.” I threw my cash on the table.
    “I know for a fact you haven’t slept with anyone in over a year. You think you’re fooling everyone but you aren’t.”
    I froze on the spot and suddenly felt weak. Did my plan completely backfire? Was I going around spreading lies when in actuality everyone knew I was talking out of my ass?
    “Every time we’re at a party together, you throw me at some girl and pretend you’re hooking up with some chick, but when I find you, you’re always doing something else. Why are you hiding from me? Just talk to me. How long have we known each other?”
    I felt defensive that he knew my secret. But I would never admit he figured anything out. “You’re totally off your rocker, man.”
    “Yeah?” Disbelief was in his voice.
    “I can’t even count the number of chicks I’ve been with. But that’s none of your business. Why don’t you just get off my case? Maybe you’re happy in a relationship, but that doesn’t mean I need to be in a relationship too. Not everyone is the same.” I knew I was being unfair to my friend but I was too upset. It was easier to forgive someone for being wrong than for being right. I walked off without another word.
    “Troy.” Rhett calmly tried to get me to come back.
    I kept going and walked out into the cold night air.
    ***
    At lunchtime, I went to a nearby diner that had the greasiest and most delicious hamburgers in the world. Today was a cheat day, and I knew exactly what I would eat on my cheat day.
    I walked inside and headed to the counter where I picked up my order. After I paid for everything I waited for them to return with the food. The curly fries alone were enough to make me come all the way down here.
    While I was waiting, I scanned the diner and my eyes fell on a cute blonde sitting alone in a booth. With one hand, she held the huge burger and took a massive bite. Her eyes were downcast on a magazine and she wasn’t even paying attention to what she was doing. A pickle fell out of the burger and fell on the plate. She didn’t even notice.
    Then I recognized her face.
    It was Harper.
    She wore dark denim shorts and a white top. Her skin was slightly tan from being outside, and her hair was pulled up in a casual up do. Her bright eyes looked dull as she concentrated on the words she was reading.
    Since I was waiting for my order, I decided to pay her a visit. “Hey, sweetheart.”
    In mid-bite, she looked up at me. Slight surprise was in her eyes. After she recognized me, she took a big bite and chewed for a long time.
    “You look like one of those hot chicks on those Carl’s Jr. commercials.”
    She finished chewing then swallowed. “Like those models have ever had a burger in their life.”
    “Maybe you can be the first.” I wiggled my eyebrows at her.
    “Thank you for the compliment but I prefer to be a little chunky and be happy instead of starving myself.”
    “A little chunky?” I asked incredulously. “You’re a perfect ten, sweetheart.”
    “Stop calling me that.”
    “I haven’t found a nickname yet.”
    “Well, you better pick one out soon. I’m about to knee you in the