Chapter FIFTEEN

　　When I receive a call from Carson that morning, I know I can’t take Nala to school.

　　"Ben, tell her she can go wherever she wants to after school,” I say, “but she has to call me, so I know where she is." 

　　"Sure, bye," he replies, and I leave the house. Yesterday's kiss still replays in my head. It was so lovely, a big step in our faulty relationship. I quickly head over to Carson’s.

　　"Can you believe Kim made Nala think we were more than friends? She is unbelievable," I rant, and Carson smiles.

　　"Nala gave you a second chance, though. Don’t blow it.” 

　　"Why did you get to be the reasonable one?” 

　　"I know, man, I am far more reasonable than you will ever be." 

　　"Okay, enough of that. What do we do about the attack? I think it's better if we try to talk things out,” I said, and Carson looks shocked. 

　　"Hi, is this actually Don I’m speaking to?" he asks, and I laugh. 

　　"Yes, of course, don't be silly," I state.