Just outside the building were wooden seats where Bo was sitting with Sheryl, Wes, Eddie, and three other classmates of hers having some discussion, when Pearl and Echo passed by. Bo smiled coyly at Echo and waved at Pearl. There was a sparkle in her eyes and every time her eyes found Echo smiling at her-- her heart pounded profoundly. Bo wondered if any of her friends were able to detect it. Bo hoped that she was able to hide it from Echo at least.
It was wrong, yet for some weird reason, it felt so right. Pearl grabbed Echo’ arms and they started to walk towards her and Bo held in her breath. Pearl was the first to greet Bo and pull her in a bear hug. But all the while Bo' eyes never left Echo. Just as Pearl released her from the prolonged bone-cracking hug, she wondered if she gets to
