Chapter 25: Scornful Looks 

KALISTA

Valerie's food tray slammed onto the table. "Did you say you like him?" she asked, gaping at me with her mouth wide open.

Several people turned our way. If I hadn't promised to tell her about this, I wouldn't have told her anything. "Keep quiet," I hissed.

She sat down, putting her elbows on the table and crossing her fingers in a self-righteous manner. "I told you."

"Yes, you did," I agreed, boosting her self-satisfaction.

Dean and Owen had another tedious football meeting, something about an important game to qualify for who knows what, which left doors open for some girl talk. "What else? How did it happen?"she insisted, shoving some mashed potato into her mouth.

"How did what happened?"

"You know...you finding out he made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside," she said, taking a quick sip of her pink lemonade.

"I just...did," I shrugged.

"Nah-uh," she shook her head. "You're way too stubborn when it comes to your feelings. Something mayor must've triggered it."