Mackenzie
HE LOOKED PLEASED, which didn’t come as a surprise. Especially considering they were rivals.
“I like Gus, but just as a friend. I’m only going to the dance because he asked and it seemed like a good idea at the time.”
“And now it doesn’t?”
Not while I was sitting next to him. I knew he was just doing my grandmother a favor by giving me a ride. But, he could have made up an excuse not to. And maybe it was wishful thinking on my part, but I felt like he actually wanted to drive me home. He could have very easily bowed out when Gus had showed up at the diner.
“I just don’t want to lead him on,” I replied.
“Just be open and honest.”
“Yeah. I’m planning on it.”
“So, are you going to Jason Sharkey’s party tomorrow?”
“I think so.” The butterflies in my stomach began to dance.
