20 - Blaine.

The bar Oak chose is far better than the one Arch picked before winter break. It's classy and not so loud. The kind of place we'd never stumble into any students, and yet we've fucking invited three of them tonight.

I notice Oak and Eva already sat at a table near the back. Along with Adrianna and Azira, who have their backs to me. Archer and I made our way here together in a cab, and that way it means I can make an escape whenever I want.

A heavy hand lands on my shoulder. "What are you waiting for, Bly?"

I shrug Archer's hand off. "Keep your hands to yourself."

He holds them up. "Sorry, forgot how touchy you are."

Sometimes, I wonder why I even put up with this asshole.

"Come on, let's have fun." He winks and strides cockily into the bar toward the girls and Oak.

I swallow hard and enter too, knowing that tonight is a mistake before it has even begun. Once I get to the table, I realize the only seat available is the one next to Azira.

Fucking perfect.

I take the seat without a word,