“I climbed out of the truck and shoved my hands in my pockets as I walked up the sidewalk. Her pleasant expression didn’t change as I approached, but she moved to the right to make room for me next to her. Shaking my head, I chose to lean against the railing across from her. She looked disappointed with my decision. “How was practice?” she asked, breaking the awkward silence between us. “It was good, I guess. Grandpa seems to think the coach liked what he saw.” I studied the toes of my shoes.... “You can sit by me, you know.” She patted the bench next to her. I denied her again. “I’m all sweaty.” “I don’t mind.” She smiled, but it fell from her face when I didn’t move. “Did you hear if you made the cheer squad yet?” I tried warming up with small talk. She nodded and looked away from me. “Well, are you gonna tell me what they said?” I chuckled. “Are you mad at me?” she asked. “What? No! Why would you think that?” “You just seem so … aloof.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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