I freeze, feeling heat creep up my neck as Britney and Jared both turn to look at me with varying degrees of annoyance and confusion. So much for being bold and confident - that bravado is quickly dissipating, replaced by a wave of mortification. What was I thinking, trying to flirt with Jared freaking Wilmington? This was such a ridiculous idea.
"I...um..." I stammer out unintelligibly, my mind going blank. Jared raises an eyebrow, clearly waiting for me to explain my random interruption. Britney looks thoroughly unimpressed, her lips pressed into a thin line.
Before I can formulate an actual sentence, a large hand suddenly clamps down on my shoulder, making me jump. "There you are, Cassie! I've been looking all over for you."
I whirl around to see Charles, my dad's best friend and bus
