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at me.” I turned toward my best friend. “You can do this. Fun-Sara was the life of the party and she was confident. She’s still in you, find her and use her tonight. These guys have girls throwing themselves at them all the time, but that man wants only you. Did you see his face light up when he saw you just now?”
    I shook my head.
    “I would never lie to you, you know that. But, if you act like a crazy person no man will stay around. Do you remember how much more confident you were the other day when you told me you flirted with him? Lucas is a good guy and I know you like him. You need to bring out Fun-Sara and leave Crazy-Ass-Sara in this bathroom. Agreed?”
    I nodded.
    “Good. Take a deep breath, count to five and let’s eat. I’m starving.” I did just what she suggested and I did feel a little saner. She was right. He was not Jake and I was a fun girl. Never a slut or a drunk but I loved to be social and laugh. I can do this. I do really like Lucas and I can be Fun-Sara again. Right?
    “ Okay, I am ready.” We walked out of the bathroom and towards the back of the restaurant.
    Lucas stood up when we approached as did the other guys. Lucas pulled my set out and the guy next to Rachel did the same.
    “Guys, this is Sara Smith and Rachel Silver. Ladies, this is Max, Marc, Patrick, and Jonathan.”
    There were “hi’s” all around and a waiter came by and took our drink order. I ordered sangria. I saw Rachel smirk because that was always my drink of choice when we used to go out. That seemed like a life time ago.
    “So, Lucas what bet did you lose ?” Rachel asked.
    “I thought that Pittsburgh would score on us tonight.”
    “Well, that was dumb,” Rachel declared. I whipped my head around at her with wide eyes in shock that she was so blunt.
    Everyone laughed and Lucas asked “Why?”
    “ Marc has the highest shut out rate against Pittsburgh.” She pointed at Marc. “Plus, you have two of the league’s leading defensemen.” She waved her hand between Max and Patrick. “Lastly, you have the leading rookie scorer,” and pointed to Jonathan, “and you are the leading scorer of the league. Need I say anymore?” When she made her point she looked back down at her menu.
    Lucas shrugged, “Huh didn’t think of that.”
    “You speak hockey?” Max looked at her like a prize.
    Rachel nodded. “I’m a fan and I speak hockey.”
    “I think I am in love with you,” Max said as he stared at Rachel. Marc busted out laughing.
    “Well, I am mad at you because of the St. Louis game.” Rachel sat her menu down, crossed her arms and stared at him.
    “What did I do?” Max threw his hands up with a perplexed look on his face.
    “That is right! What did you do? You let two very easy goals get past you. Moves like that won’t get you the Norris Trophy.” She pointed her finger at him and the whole table erupted in laughter. On the other hand, I had no clue what they were talking about.
    “Sara, did you enjoy the game?” Marc asked me.
    “Yes. It was very interesting.” I said nervously. Breathe, remain calm, I can do this.
    “Interesting? I don’t think I have heard hockey described as that before.” Marc had a thick French accent it was a little hard to understand him.
    “That is because Sara does not like hockey,” Rachel informed the table.
    “You don’t like hockey?” Patrick asked looking at me like I grew a second head.              “I had been to a few games, but it is not for me,” I stated. I was trying to remain calm but I knew my voice was shaking.
    “You are dating Lucas Sharp and you don’t like hockey?” It was Jonathan’s turn to stare at me wide eyed. Jonathan just said I was dating Lucas Sharp. Holy stars, are we dating?
    “Hey , guys, not everyone likes hockey,” Lucas jumped in to rescue me.
    “Do you know anyone who doesn’t like hockey?” Max asked.
    “Yes, Sara here does not like hockey.” Lucas pointed at me. Just then the waiter brought