There was no drama. Beck had been civil, no snapping at her or anything. Actually, he had stood at her locker with her while they had waited for the bell to ring that morning. In the hallway after lunch, Beck managed to get her away from the girls to talk to her. “Hey.” She smiled. He had asked to talk to her, instead of dragging her away. “The girls just told me we don’t have practice.” Beck shook his head. “Nope, not the day after games. It’s the only break we get.” “That’s cool.” “Yeah, it’s what I wanted to talk to you about.” “Okay?” “Did you plan anything for after school, or are you free?” She shrugged. “I’m free, just homework and stuff.” “Good, I’m taking you to Othello.” “And that is...?” “A town, about 20 minutes south, not far.” “What for?” “Dress shopping.” She laughed, thinking it was a joke, but then realized he wasn’t kidding. “Uh, what?” “You need a dress for the function.” “Yeah, I figured as much, but I have a dress I can wear at home, I’m sure.”
