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“EVERYONE! DJ MARS IS HERE!”

Oh.

Oh no.

I slowly turn back to him.

He’s frowning now, like this is exactly what he didn’t want to happen.

“Crap,” he mutters under his breath. “Hope Nate’s not pissed.”

“Nate?” I blink. “You mean your pal Nate?”

“Yeah.” He shifts slightly, suddenly looking almost… uncomfortable. “I’m not here to steal anyone’s thunder.”

And wow.

That is not the answer I expected.

But my brain is still catching up, so I barrel right past that.

“And the whole time we were talking, you didn’t think to mention who you are?” I demand.

One brow lifts.

“I told you my name, linda.” His gaze flicks over me, amused. “But tell me why that kid called you Larry.”

I open my mouth.

Close it.

Open it again.

Nothing.

No words.

Not a single intelligent thought.

Just one very loud realization echoing in my head?—

I just flirted with a world-famous DJ like he was some random guy in a parking lot.

“Larry?” he prompts again, his mouth twitching like he’s fighting a smile.

“Shut up,” I mumble. “It’s just a nickname.”

Before he can say anything else, the house erupts.

High-pitched squeals. Rapid footsteps. Chaos.

And then?—

We’re surrounded.

Bella’s friends. A few other girls I vaguely recognize. Phones out. Eyes wide.

“OH MY GOD?—”