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I step out of the car, shades on, hoping—praying—to go unnoticed. Yeah, right. LA's paparazzi are basically part of the sidewalk. I take two steps, and the flashing starts.
"Mylann! Over here!"
"Hey, Mylann, what's going on with you and Jude?"
I set my eyes on the restaurant door, ignoring them and picking up my pace. The flashes keep coming, questions thrown like darts.
"Mylann, are you and Jude back together?"
One particularly bold guy jumps in front of me, blocking my path, his camera way too close for comfort. I see my own irritated expression in the lens. I take a breath, steady.
"Excuse me," I say, cutting him a look.
He moves, barely, but I dodge around him, my eyes locked on that door. Just a few more steps.
"Come on, Mylann, just one comment!"
Finally, I reach the door and push through, leaving the chaos outside. The door shuts, and the noise dies instantly. I exhale, my whole body easing. I spot the crew waving from towards the back. Kylie, Taylor, Raven, Cole, Justin and Zack.
— Hey, I say, sliding in next to Kylie.
—We already ordered for you, says Taylor.
—Thank you ! I say. I'mstarving.
The server arrives, setting down plates of food, and my stomach growls. Taylor hands me a steaming plate of Alfredo pasta, a small salad, and a glass of orange juice.
— You're a lifesaver, I say, digging in immediately.
— So, we all agree, tonight is strictly no 'Jude talk' allowed. Zach laughs.
Everyone chuckles, and I can't help but laugh too.
— Thank god, I say, rolling my eyes dramatically.
They laugh.
— No, but for real, I add, looking around the table, we can talk about it if you guys want. But there's not much left to say, honestly. It's done. For good this time.
— You two are definitely gonna link up again, Raven teases. He's way too into you to let things end like this.
I chuckle along with her.
— The obsession is real ! Kylie laughs.
— No, this time it's real. We had a long conversation and we both agreed. It's over. I say.
