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@@@@@'m glad Jared knows I'm here? but I still don't like him touching you And I like it too muchy face tingled where Jared's fingers had brushed itOr, at least, I know Ishouldn't Jamie wasn't the only one watching Jeb was curious, that little smile gathering up the corners of his beard Sharon and Maggie watched with fire in their eyesTheir expressions were so much the same that the youthful skin and bright hair did nothing to make Sharon look younger than her grizzled motherHis eyes were tight, and he seemed on the verge of coming to protect me againTo make sure Jared wasn't upsetting meI smiled, to reassure himHe didn't smile back, but he took a deep breath I don't think that's why he's worried,Mel said ?Are you listening to her now?? Jared was on his feet but still watching my face His question distracted me before I could ask her what she meant ?What's she saying?? ?We're noticing what the others think of your? change of heart I nodded toward Melanie's aunt and cousinThey turned their backs on me in synchronization ?Tough nuts,? he acknowledged ?Fine, then,? Kyle boomed, turning his body toward the ball that sat under the brightest spot of light?We'll win it without you ?I'm coming!? Jared threw one wistful glance at me?at us?and ran to get in on the game I wasn't the best scorekeeperIt was too dark to see the ball from where I satIt was too dark even to see the players well when they weren't right under the ligh