Chapter 38

　　‘What the hell Claire?’

　　‘What’s wrong Boo-boo?’ she says and tries to cup my face. I lean back, avoiding her touch.

　　‘You can’t just kiss me like that.’

　　‘Why not?’

　　‘Because you just can’t.’

　　‘Oh, I see, too soon?’

　　‘Yes, too soon Claire, we haven’t even been on a date yet,’

　　‘I’m sorry Boo-boo, I’ll hold off until then,’

　　‘I’d appreciate that,’

　　‘Now, are you going to try this shirt on?’

　　I take the shirt and put it on.

　　‘Oh, very smooth, now try this one on.’

　　‘This one is fine, Claire; there, we have an outfit picked. It’s time I take you home,’

　　‘So soon?’

　　‘Yeah, I forgot I have an um… assignment to do.’

　　‘Oh, okay then,’

　　On my way out of the Packhouse, I run into Seth.

　　‘Hey Magnus, where are you off to?’

　　‘Taking Claire home. She lives near the school.’

　　‘I’m about to drive past the school. I can drop her home if you like?’