It was Friday and I was walking home from school, as usual. Dad and Shelby had already left for Boston earlier, so there's only Layne and me at home. Not that it mattered, since we never communicate anyway. I let myself in through the back door and threw my bag on the breakfast counter. I went to the fridge and started rummaging for some food. After the grueling soccer practice, I needed to refuel. I found some cold meats and started making a sandwich. Just then my phone rang. Munching on my sandwich and I answered with my mouth full. "Ello!" I chewed as I spoke. "Eww.. You sound like a cow chewing on cud. Gross babe." Frankie's whiny voice could be heard on the end of the line. I rolled my eyes as I finished chewing and swallowed the mouthful of sandwich. "Oh God, you 're such a gi

