Chapter 9“Wait a minute,” I said, before he could hang up. “Why are you kicking me out? What did I do?” Steve sighed. “You tried to steal Becca from me. I mean…are you bi or something? I guess that’s fine, but don’t you think it would be kind of awkward playing together from now on? Especially if Becca’s at our practices and gigs. It’s just best if we find another drummer. Bye.” As I listened to the dial tone ringing in my ear, I felt like my life was falling apart all around me. I’d lost my best friend. I lost my place in The Maniacs. What else could go wrong? I had to make sure I never told my parents about being gay. I wanted to talk to Jonah, but I didn’t have his phone number. Erin walked in. “Are you almost done with the phone? I want to get online.” I finally hung up. My sister

