Ryan was waiting for me in the front of the school the next morning. He had texted earlier to see if I needed a ride, but I’d said no. “Okay, honey.” My mom put the car in park. Her eyes looked past me to where Ryan was waiting, and she sighed. “That’s Ryan?” “Yeah.” “He’s handsome, isn’t he?” “Mom!” The back of my neck got hot. She grinned, ducking her head. “What? I have eyes. I’m not blind.” She bit her lip and narrowed her eyes. “Have you guys been sexually active since that first time?” Yep. My neck was definitely burning up. “You’re killing me here.” She rolled her eyes, tsking me under her breath. “You’re so dramatic.” Her grin softened. “Keep it up. I know Willow would be ecstatic for you.” “Mom.” I looked down at my lap, tugging at my backpack’s strap. Why’d she have to

