Mackenzie
THE REST OF THE DAY went much more smoothly. Probably because I avoided Mattie in the hallway. When the final bell rang, it was such a relief to know the day was finally over. I headed out to find my bus and that’s when I ran into Kara.
“Hey, need a ride?” she asked, noticing that I was looking at the bus numbers.
“I don’t want you to have to drive out of your way.”
“Where do you live?”
I told her.
Her face brightened. “Seriously? I’m actually within walking distance. It’s not out of my way at all.”
I smiled. “Cool.”
“So, you’re living with Rae Maverick? The gal who owns the bait store?”
I nodded. “She’s my grandmother.”
“Really? She helped me pick out a fishing pole for my dad’s fiftieth birthday last summer. My sister is also friends with Chloe.”
“She’s my cousin.”
