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against West Smithfield.” Shane rambles on. “I know what you need. Some man stench.” He says and rubs his stinky sweat all over me.
    “You are one class act, kind sir. Remind me, why are you single again?” I smirk. “Seriously, that is repulsive. I need a shower now. So stinking gross!”
    Shane erupts in laughter, and doubles over grabbing his sides. “Ok. Let’s get some lunch.” He offers.
    “Alright, somehow I am still in control of my appetite. Let’s do it.”
    And just like that, he jumps up and pulls me to my feet, to follow suit.
    He didn’t bother to change out of his baseball gear and was still covered in his gross, boy sport sweat. We hopped into his truck, and for once I didn’t complain because Jason Grimes thinks I am cute! We went to this little country hole-in-the-wall place that boasts about its local fare in a bunch of print ads and on TV. In all honesty, its fried squash is awesome. I am not sure if my arteries appreciate it, however. I think Shane just devoured a pound and a half of them!
    “So what did that wretched woman want?” Shane asked me between mouthfuls.
    “Who Harper?” I raise an eyebrow in question.
    “Yeah, of course. What did she want, Georgia?” He pushes.
    “There’s this shindig she invited us to this weekend.”
    “Pass.” Shane blurts out as quickly as I finish my statement.
    “Actually, I am thinking about going.” I said, against better judgment. To be honest, I am not sure who was more surprised about that statement coming out of my mouth.
    “Really, Georgia?” Shane pushes me, raising an eyebrow.
“Yes, really. It’s our senior year. We should go to at least one party in our high school careers. It’s an american rite of passage.”
    “An american rite of passage.” Shane repeats, I think just to see how it feels, rolling around in that big country mouth of his. “Alright, but I am driving.”
    “Actually, Jenn and I are going early. But, I can count on you to be there, right?” I ask as sweetly as I can, knowing I can count on him.
    “Of course, what else do I have going on?” He shrugs, sounding almost disappointed. What is eating him? I laugh at the thought thinking how funny that something is eating him and not the other way around for a change.
    The rest of the school day was thankfully downright dull and uneventful. I ran into Harper Kelly later on and told her that I will be there as well as Shane. She couldn’t be more elated. Silently I started to wonder if I have inadvertently entered the twilight zone. Harper Kelly being almost nice to me, even though I know it has something to do with her liking Shane. Even so, she is willing to introduce me to Jason Grimes! Jennifer even seems to be OK with everything. How bad could this possibly play out? Besides, Jason thinks I am cute. Maybe he will try to kiss me! Jason Grimes kissing me? What am I thinking; I have to stop putting the horse before the cart.
    After band rehearsal I finished my chores and picked up Annalise and started working on my own little side project. Monday nights are perfect for alone time with my guitar and cat. Something made me suddenly look up, and there’s a figure in the doorway that startled me.
    “That’s really pretty Georgy.” Jennifer smiles.
    “Thanks.” I responded, wondering if there was a direction to this conversation.
    “So you and Shane are definitely a go for the party?” She asked with a hint of hesitation in her breath.
    “Yeah, why? Do you not want me to go, Jenn?” I asked, almost upset about the idea of her not wanting to be seen with me, if that was in-fact the case.
    “No, no! That is not it at all. It’s just that sometimes things can get a little crazy, and out of hand you know? And not everyone's intentions are as honorable as yours Georgy. I just don’t want to see you hurt is all.” She sulked into my door frame, like she was holding it up and vice versa.
    “I see. Thank you for telling me. I’m a big girl and besides