58. Marble Night Terror

"They said they'd take turns and one would hold my hands while the other one...did his thing."

"And you said?"

"No thank you. I'm not interested."

"Okay. Let's go home. Mom is probably three seconds from calling us," He gave her a quick hug.

"I texted her. Duffus and Fallon said chess would take a little longer today, so I let her know." She let him go and started picking up her book and bag.

Reggie grinned. His parents were falling in love with her too.

His mom had never been so nice to any girl of his before. He kissed her on the top of her head and took her backpack from her.

They walked out of the library holding hands. He led her to the school confessional room. She made a statement about the incident with Duffus and Fallon while Reggie stood outside the door.

On the way home Reggie took her left hand and held it to his lips. "If anything like that ever happens again tell me."

"What if they tell me not to tell or it goes beyond just an offer or threat?"