Chapter 263

• Sophia smirked. "I will. And I'll text you once I've arrived in Portland." She leaned in for one more kiss, and waved as she walked off. "Oh, Regina!" She turned back, seeing Regina do the same through the parted front door. "Uh, my friend August always likes to throw a party the first weekend we've started school, and… Well, I was just wondering if there was any way that you'd like to come."
• Regina wasn't expecting that. And it was obvious to Sophia she was surprised, given the nose she had made in the back of her throat. "I'd love to go anywhere with you, but… Sophia, what would people think if I were to be at your college party? And wouldn't Elise be there?"
• "I don't care what people think. To hell with that. And it wouldn't be on campus, it would be a beach party. And I know for a fact that August likes you. Trust me, he doesn't give up his apartment for just anyone." Sophia smiles. "And as for Elise…" She scratches the back of her neck. "There is a slight possibility, but usually she doesn't make it to his first party, because school doesn't give her much time. She likes to study the first weekend. Let me find out, and I'll let you know for sure."