“Mike’s street was one-way. When Nola dropped her off at the corner a little after four o’clock, the first streetlamps were flickering on. As Willow watched the taillights of Nola’s car blur into the distance, she wished she’d asked her to stay. But Willow knew it would be better if Nola just went home. Nola had promised to lie to Russell about what Willow was doing. She’d say that she’d driven Willow to the Northshore Mall, just twenty minutes away, to meet friends from her new school, ...and that Willow was getting a ride back with them. “Brittany and Crystal,” they decided, giggling. “They sound like stripper names,” Nola said. “Yeah. Mall strippers,” Willow agreed. “Like there’s a kiosk for lap dances right next to the one with iPhone cases.” That got them both laughing so hard that Nola had to pee. They stopped at a gas station and Nola bought them each bags of chips and sodas.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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