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usual streetlamp, braced myself, and began to stretch. When I saw a moving van in front of Mrs. Chapman’s house, it tugged at my heart a little bit, but I was so curious I stopped stretching and walked down the street to get a better look. I strategically placed myself behind a large tree so I was able to observe my new neighbors without being seen.
    The first thing that caught my eye was a baby grand piano. I had always wanted one. Playing the baby grand at church was awesome. My upright at home paled in comparison. They also unloaded a couple of electric guitars and a beautiful acoustic one. From what I could see, the furniture was nice too. Off to the side of the moving van were a few dirt bikes and a sleek black motorcycle. In the garage was a bunch of camping equipment, and a red jeep .
    These people liked to have fun.
    A couple of boys came bounding out of the front door, pushing each other and laughing. An attractive older woman followed, her long dark hair was pulled up in a ponytail. I heard myself gasp when I watched what walked out of the door next. This guy was attractive… seriously attractive. His shoulder-length hair was a deep brown tousled mess, but it worked for him, in a good way. I was too far away to make out his eye-color, but his body. Yikes! The form-fitted grey shirt he was wearing left nothing for the imagination. His sleeves were pushed up, and tattoos were peeking out on his left forearm. This guy was a hottie.
    In stealth mode, I continued to watch the activity of my much-too-good-looking neighbor. I assumed these were his brothers and his mom. The boys started to roughhouse with their older brother, and it was obvious he adored them.
    Maggie was starting to get antsy, so I began my jog to the creek bed. So unlike me, but determined to get a better look, I crossed the street and slowly jogged passed the house. We made eye contact. He flashed me a dimpled smile, and I smiled back. My heart rate picked up, as did my pace.
    Light grey .
    The most beautiful eye color I had ever seen.
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    Mason still seemed out of sorts while we drove to church for practice. I couldn’t take his sullen demeanor another minute. “What’s up, Mason? You haven’t been yourself lately. Why won’t you talk to me?” I could tell Mason was considering what he wanted to say.
    Finally, he took a deep breath and told me what had been bothering him. “I think something’s going on with Melissa and Aidan.”
    I felt sick to my stomach, then I choked out the words, “What? No way. Melissa would never cheat on you… never!”
    Mason’s neck tensed, and his profile became ridged while he began to share the emotional rollercoaster he had been on for the past few weeks. “I thought she’d never cheat on me, but I don’t know anymore. I haven’t said anything to her. I feel like every girl falls at Aidan’s feet. I just didn’t think my girl would be one of them.”
    Speechless for a minute, my mind was racing. “What makes you think something’s going on?”
    We were stopped at a red light when Mason’s sad, green eyes met mine. “It’s little things I’ve noticed. Like the two of them at school walking around together. And at band practice, the way I see them looking at each other. Melissa and I have been together since freshman year. Maybe she’s over it.”
    â€œNo, Mason, I’m sure nothing’s going on. Melissa loves you. I think you’re being paranoid.”
    We drove in silence the rest of the way to church. I could tell Mason was feeling overwhelmed when we pulled into the parking lot.
    â€œMason, you know Melissa. She isn’t like that.”
    â€œLook, we’re here, let’s talk about this later.” Mason grabbed his guitar and headed inside.
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    I was seated at the baby grand looking over my sheet music while Jake and Matt were chatting on the opposite side of the