Gunner bit his tongue. He could have gone one of two ways. Pointing out how she looked now, saying that her statement was untrue. But he felt like that would hurt her feelings and ultimately, it was a complete lie. Or he could agree and make things between them even more awkward. Instead, he just laughed a little and said nothing more, stuffing his face further with his breakfast.

He watched as Serena and Sebastian left the table and was glad when Anna changed the subject. He looked at Anna and smirked, "I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say running into each other at the party."
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Serena walked off with Sebastian and looked at him when he paused. She bit her lip and shook her head, "I do not think they would believe that. You may be a pain in the ass but you are not an ass. I barely know you and I know that. Your friends, they would not believe you. Or they would think there was a reason.... and they would be curious..." She bit her lip and gave him a small smile, "It is okay... I.... will just stand in the corner.... with my eyes closed or something...."