When I got back to town, I asked when we could meet so I could give her the gift. She said that any night after work was good because there was a pub...literally next door to her salon. I met her there after work the next evening and I was waiting at the bar for her. She texted me and said she would be just a few minutes because she was changing. I thought that was a little odd, as she always dressed nice for her job. When she came in, I about fell out of my chair. She let her hair down which. I would be wearing my sandals as I had been all day today and not my boots."Where could I leave them that they would be safe?" I asked not knowing anywhere that they could be left."I will ask the Amulets," she replied and tilted her head as if listening to something for a time. Shortly she straightened up and smiled."Set all of our things on the bed, but make sure that you have some money with you. The Amulets will watch the backpack and all of our other things," she told me still smiling. I. He turned down the side corridor remembering that there used to be a bookshop down here next to the Orange Julius. As he looked, he saw that it had closed and the book store stood empty. What caught his attention next was that the Orange Julius wasn't there any more either. In its place was a store called "Spells - R - Us". "That's different." He thought. "I might as well check it out, since I'm here"He passed through the shop door and felt a sudden chill. Even with the florescent lights. " It was his face on fire now."Thanks, coach. I know exactly what you mean." I was a little embarrassed for him, but also proud of what he said. He never really became a father-figure for me, but it got pretty close at times."So long, buddy."That night was the best night of my entire high school career. Do you remember it? You asked me what to wear that night. That was the first time you ever did that. My heart started racing the second you asked. I hoped you didn't notice my face. I knew.