A Summer to Remember

question.
    “Sam.”
    “Yeah, I got that.” I was a little irritated because he knew what I was asking and he was just trying to get out of answering the question. “I mean how do you know her?”
    “She’s Shane’s sister.” He paused for a brief moment. “We dated a few times.”
    “And by dated you mean slept together?” I slowly slipped out of his arm, trying not to make it too noticeable, but suddenly I didn’t feel like being touched by him.
    “It was a long time ago.” He reached toward me to pull me back, but I stayed just out of reach.
    “Six months isn’t really that long ago.” My irritation and jealousy weren’t masked so well that time. Suddenly I felt like coming here wasn’t such a good idea. I started to feel anxious; this was way too much for me. I pulled my phone out of my purse and texted Lily the address to come pick me up. Who knew how many more “Sam’s” we might run into?
    “Listen, you can’t seriously think that I wasn’t with anyone before I met you. You were with Jason before you were with me. That doesn’t mean you’re going to run off to be with him. At least, I hope not.” It’s funny how he could say something like that but I didn’t hear a hint of insecurity in his voice.
    “Yeah, but he’s an idiot! Sam is gorgeous!” I crossed my arms over my chest and looked off in the direction she’d disappeared in.
    “No, you’re gorgeous.” He turned my head to look at him. “She’s just your average rich girl with a fake tan and too much makeup.” He leaned down to kiss me. I leaned in for it but then pulled away as I remembered something he’d said a few minutes earlier.
    “Wait, did you say Florida?”
    “What?” He looked at me, confused.
    “Did you say you didn’t know she was back from Florida?” I asked again.
    “Sam? Yeah. She goes to school…Oh, no, Ava… don’t even think like that.”
    “Don’t think that I should be a little worried that you’re taking a job where you’re hot ex-bed buddy is living?” This time I was able to control my emotions a little better, at least on the outside.
    “Ava. You have nothing to worry about. Come on, let’s go get a drink.” My phone vibrated. I had a text from Lily saying she would be there in five minutes.
    “Actually, Lily just texted me. She and Steven got into a huge fight. She’s really upset and says she needs to talk,” I lied. I needed to get out of here before I got all crazy and ruined everything. There was no reason for me to be flipping out right now, anyway. He hadn’t done anything wrong. I wouldn’t be this insecure all the time if it hadn’t been for Jason! Adrian wasn’t Jason! At least I hope not…I really couldn’t deal with this right now.
    “Okay, we can go. Where is she? I’ll drive you.” I stopped him as he led me toward the front door.
    “No, you stay here. Have fun with your friends. She’s already on her way, she’ll be here in a few minutes.” He turned to look at me.
    “Are you sure?” He seemed genuinely concerned.
    “Yes, I’ll be fine. She’ll probably want me to stay over, so I’ll see you in the morning.” I was trying to think of anything to get out of being with him tonight. I was so confused about what just happened that I needed to think things through.
    “At least let me walk you out.” I was about to protest but I was saved by a tall blond guy who came over and started talking aimlessly about who knows what. I’m guessing he was also an old football friend of Adrian’s. He said he wasn’t going anywhere until he could get Adrian a drink. He was my out.
    “Go. I’ll see you tomorrow.” My phone vibrated, Lily was waiting outside. “Lily’s here anyway.”
    “All right. I love you.” He gave me a quick peck on the lips and wandered off with the blond guy. I headed out the front door.

    “All I have to say is wow! Who lives in that house?” Lily asked as soon as I got in her car.
    “This guy named Shane. His dad’s the one who owns Boseman Auto Sales.” I set my purse on the floor and fastened my seatbelt.
    “That house is huge!” She took one last glance in her rearview mirror as she drove down the driveway. “I left Steven at the party, so is it okay if we swing by there and pick him up? We don’t have to hang out there if you don’t want to.” I was a little surprised Lily was so…sober. I guess since she and Steven had been fighting about her drinking so much lately, she’d decided to cut back. I was