Secret Party

Laeddin waited for me exactly where he dropped me off several hours before. If I hadn't watched him drive away, I would've wondered if he ever left.

As I started down the stairs Sydney fell into step beside me. "Hey, Jack. Sorry about Drake. He's such a jerk."

"It's okay. Thanks again for all your help. I couldn't have made it through today without you."

She waved a hand in front of her face. "Sure. Sure. So listen. A bunch of us are getting together tonight. Just a little party to start the week off right. Want to come?" She was bouncing on the tips of her toes.

I glanced at Laeddin who was watching me.

"I'd love to. Thanks for the invite." I bounced on my toes. My first party.

"Great. Here's the directions. Wear something warm." She went down the rest of the stairs. "And Jack?"

"Yeah?" I clutched the paper she gave me. "Is that your dad in the car over there?" She pointed at Laeddin.