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Eleven.

Okay, I can do this, I thought to myself.

I brushed my dress and walked oved there.

I guess I was a little nervous because I apparently forgot how to walk in my heels, and fell flat on my face.

"You okay?" I looked up to see that same guy that was sitting over at the table.

"Yeah, thanks." He took my hand and pulled me up. "I guess I'm just a little clumsy today."

"I'm Liam," he laughed.

"I'm Brooke. I don't usually come to these things, but my friend dragged me here."

"Yeah, I don't usually come to these things either but I needed to get out of the house. My family is so annoying."

I laughed. "I can relate."

Instantly, I thought of my mom. A small tear escaped my eye, but I quickly wiped it away.

"Here, let's sit," he said, and we sat at the table.

For the first time in what felt like a year, I was able to get my mind off of James.

I felt a little bad that Liam acted like a rebound, but he really helped me get over James.

At a time like this, I really needed a friend.

Even though I just met him, I knew he'd become a close friend.

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