7 Mackenzie
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JASON AND I DECIDED on grabbing a bite to eat at Herschel’s after school. He drove his Nissan Titan and I left my truck in the parking lot.
“Nice ride,” he commented when I pointed out which vehicle was mine. “I don’t know many girls who drive pickups.”
“Thanks. I just got it on Friday.”
“You like driving it?”
“Yeah. I mean, I probably would have settled for anything. I just wanted something to drive and Chase found it for us at a reasonable price. It’s kind of big but I’m getting used to it.”
Jason smirked. “Ah, Chase. Mr. knight-in-shining-armor.”
I snorted. “Right,” I said dryly.
“So, things aren’t so good between the two of you?”
“That’s an understatement.” I wondered if he’d heard about the bet but didn’t want to bring it up.
“You’re probably better off
