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Dangerous Woman: Ariana Grande
I check the time on my watch and fix my black spaghetti string tank top that's covering half of my stomach. I grab my zipper hoodie and place it over my shoulders, not feeling like zippering it. I take my straightened hair out from the back and then sling my bag over my shoulder. I turn off the light and leave my room. I check the time on my watch again and rush down the steps.
"Woah, slow down there, Casanova." Jack stands in front of me.
I stop in my tracks. "Make it quick, then." I check the time again.
Leanna hugs me and I stay still. "Bozer told me what happened. I'm so sorry." She whispers and pulls away.
"I appreciate you guys being here, but I'm fine." I go to walk.
"Okay, sure, I'll let you win that argument just for today." Jack stops me. "Listen, Lina-"
"No apology necessary. We both you didn't mean what you said. You care about me, and you were just trying to get me to talk if something was going on. Impressive tactic. Don't slip from it." I turn.
"Hey, hey. Stop and listen to me." He turns me back around and hugs me tightly, and I let him. "I'm so sorry for what I said. From the bottom of my heart. I was just scared. Cause I care about you."
"I know, Jack. It's okay."
"So how about you sit with us and have lunch?" He pulls away. "We got Thai."
"I'm not hungry, I have to go." I walk past him.
"Where. I'll drive you." Bozer follows me.
"Thank you, Wilt, but I have my own car."
"Is it Hoffman?"
"No. Just an errand."
"Then count us in. We'll help, with whatever you need." Jack nods.
"That an offer or a foreshadow that once I leave, you'll be following me?" I question.
"You said it, not me."
"I don't have time to argue right now, Jack. I have somewhere to be."
"I bet you do. You look nice. Really nice. Nicer than usual."
"Goodbye." I turn to the door and my phone goes off. I curse under my breath and take out my phone. "It's Matty. She wants us mobile. We'll be briefed mid-flight." I turn off my phone and exit the house.
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"Well, I've got a different one for you today. The CDC is asking for help." Matty tells us through the screen and I lean back in my seat.
