Chapter 25ASHLEY HAD been glum all day, so Fritz poked his head in to see him before he left school.
“Are you staying or what?” Fritz asked.
“I'm reading through a history book and writing questions for the tournament,” Ashley said.
“You're coming for dinner?”
“I'm bringing it. All week. So no more freeloader cracks.”
“One week for ten years, yeah, that works. Pretty equal. Okay, no more cracks. This week.” Fritz grinned. “Are you coming now?”
“No. I'll work on this for a while, pick up dinner, and then grace you with my charms.”
“Can't wait. See you later.”
When Fritz walked outside, the swirling wind pelted him with dust and debris. Orange and red leaves skittered through the mostly empty parking lot. High clouds blanketed the afternoon sky. Loud whistles drew his attention to th
