Miranda let out a slow and quiet sigh of relief, mixed with regret… she had seen the look on Marcus’s face and it had frightened her with its inte...sity… but her pulse had quickened and her heartbeat had strengthened, and for a moment she had felt… so very alive! ‘I’m still not familiar with the one way system around here… so you’d better tell me which way to go.’ Was his only comment and though it wasn’t said nastily, it was a little curt. ‘Turn right at the next corner and then left on to the. ” Somehow, we go unnoticed as we head to the garage. “So what’s up Chrissy? You’re making me nervous.” “Don’t be. I’m the nervous one.” “What? Why?” “I wanted to take you out…on a date.” Whew. That wasn’t so hard. He smiles, showing a lot of beautiful teeth. “Oh really?” “Yeah. You’ve been looking pretty damn good lately. Let me take you to dinner.” Wow, I feel like a dude. I think my balls just dropped. “Shit. You’re making me feel like a lady Chrissy. I’m flattered, but I just don’t know. I’m. Throughout their long friendship, Alex had a history of using the old faithful method of deciding whenever a choice needed to be made, and his track record of success was worthy of a championship belt. Already looking like he’s accepting his defeat, Jack placed one arm behind his back and extended the other, his friend doing the same as they brought their arms back and forth once, then twice, and then…A new champion was crowned.“Paper beats Rock.” Jessica officiated, pointing to Jack to signal. I wouldn't have bothered you at all but I was hoping you might be able to talk to her. You know, find out if there is anything we can do to help."Greg was thinking back as Mrs. Miller was explaining the situation to him. Olivia had come over several times right after the prom, but had suddenly stopped. He had no idea why and at the time, he had not thought too much about it. Now, he thought about some of the discussions from the group that Mandy had helped form. He realized that Mrs. Miller had.