You know that, right?” “We could do it together you know,” Chloe said. “Like this weekend. I’m going to be with Derrick on Friday night. We�...�re going to do something special.” She went on to explain what was going to happen. Natalie was “happy” for Chloe. But she was also a little jealous of her too. Chloe, who was in a chair, stood up, and moved over to the couch. She sat down next to Natalie. As soon as Chloe did she felt those feelings again. Chloe took on the role which normally Natalie took. ... It wasn't even noon yet, and the diner was relatively empty. Our food seemed to end up on the table twice as fast as it had the last time. And then there was silence. But, it wasn't because we were eating, I noticed. Luke had been talkative in the car, asking me if I wanted to help him and Dave plan Rick's party. It was sort of nice to be included, and for that reason alone, I agreed. But, as soon as we entered the restaurant, I noticed that he'd spaced out or something. Even when our food. Mr. Parsons just works there, except he's on vacation this week. I can't go to the club anymore either. No more golf lessons, or using the pool or the tennis courts. No more seeing you at all." Kenny I'm sorry that I got us both in trouble like this. If I knew this was going to happen, I'd have just told you the truth in the first place. It wouldn't have been as bad as this is." What do you mean?" About what you asked me. About it not hurting if that was my first time. When I was thirteen,. Taking the day-pack off, I opened it and produced a spray-can of insect-repellent and another of sun-block. From my pocket I took a stick of lip-salve. She cuffed my head.'OK, Mr Clever, which one goes on first?'After a brief interlude of rub-the-stuff-in-well fun, we started again. Apart from us, only the breeze was moving, and we joined in the silence gratefully. The path slithered and twisted between pines and we walked slowly. After a kilometre and a half a clearing opened on the right..