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Dustin brings out Tori's cake. I try to smile-- to celebrate. Tori's one of my best friends-- and her birthday's been bad enough.
But... Skyla. And it's all my fault.
"Shane, stop beating yourself up or I'll have to do it for you," Tori says, snapping me out of my reverie. She knows me too well. "You *liked* her, didn't you?"
I nod, speechless.
"At least you have better taste than the bronze god over there," Tori whispers.
A smile plays across my lips. I sling an arm around Tori's shoulders. "You're a great friend, Tori. I'm glad you're here."
The End