In the dining hall, I spotted Harper sitting by herself eating lunch and reading a book.
“Can we join you?” I asked, putting my tray in front of her.
“Sure.” She closes her book and sets it on the seat next to her. “I was wondering where you—”
She stops when she sees Dominic come up behind me. He sets his tray down and gives Harper that perfect smile that seems to make girls go into some type of trance.
“Hi. We haven’t met, but Jessica has told me all about you. I’m Dominic by the way,” he glances at me, “in case Jessica hasn’t mentioned me, which knowing her, she probably hasn’t.”
“Um, no. She’s mentioned you,” Harper says, staring at Dominic like she can’t get enough of him. “Nice to meet you.”
“Harper, right?” She doesn’t respond. I kicked her foot under the table.
“Yeah. H
