***

The next night, Keisha and I got dressed and were ready to go to Sloane's place.

"Oh, I love this!" Keisha exclaimed.

"What?"

"Always being invited to H.productions and amazing red carpet parties."

I laughed.

"I know right."

**

We arrived the party. As usual it was hot and booming. We walked up to Shane and Sloane whom we'd seen at a distance.

"Hey."

"Hey!" Sloane replied happily hugging us each.

Shane gave Keisha a little friendly hug, then he turned to me and did same. No kiss or whisper. Nothing. I felt odd because the hug was as simple as ever. Anyway, I forced a smile at both...