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You don’t sound too happy about going tonight. Did Eddie say something again? I thought he got the message that you weren’t really interested in him.”
“No.” I untangled the phone cord. “I was just missing being home. And as for Eddie, I don’t know anymore. He is nice.”
“Wait. Are you saying what I think you’re saying? That you like Eddie? The boy who has had a crush on you from the first day of school, and who you’ve basically ignored all this time?” I could hear the excitement in Jennifer’s voice.
I started to blush. “He’s just so sweet and funny.”
“Uh-huh . . . a-a-a-and?”
“And nothing. Eddie and I are just friends. Plus, neither you or I can date until we’re sixteen, remember?”
“But would you date him in November?”
“I don’t know.” I giggled.
“Ooh, this is so good!” she squealed. “Does Eddie suspect that you like him?”
“NO! I’m not sure what I feel. Besides, I’d die if he found out, so don’t say anything.”
Jennifer laughed. “You know I wouldn’t. But how great it would be if you and I could double-date next year! You with Eddie and me with Nathan. They’re best friends and we’re best friends.”
“I thought you said Nathan Dixon was a moron?”
“But he’s a very cute moron!
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