Help Me Graduate

"So you are going to do it." Barry could tell from her expression.

"I think I am." She nodded.

"Let me know how it goes."

"You could do so much better, though. Did you notice how much attention you garner?" she said as they got into the car.

"I have been told that I chase girls who don't like me and remain oblivious to the ones who do. Why?" He looked over at her.

"The waitress couldn't keep her eyes off you. You're just a masochist, I suppose." He laughed.

"What can I say? Chains and whips excite me." She gave him an odd look.

"Too much information." He grinned.

She would be calling Ray when she got him. Even if nothing came from the conversation, she would discard her pride for a time and just talk it out. If it didn't work out, she would just have to move on.

Closure.

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[Back to Present]

She grinned at him.