Chapter 11
Love and Rugby
“He said he’s leaving; Edgar’s moving to Palmerston North.” Sophia leaned her back against the locker and kept her voice low. Dane moved closer to hear, watching her lips with intensity. She shook her head. “I don’t know what to do.”
Dane glanced behind her and waited while a group of younger students moved past. Sophia’s status as head girl made her a prime target for them, as though she wore a sign around her neck declaring her public property. Two slight girls smiled and waved, stopping in concern at the distress on Sophia’s face. She composed herself long enough to wave back and give a fortifying smile. “Will you be at reading club today?” one asked and she nodded.
“Yep, sure,” she replied, the effort of looking composed costing her. The girls allowed thei
