I Loathe You THE PINEWOOD ROOF Monday, September 21st4:46 P.M. The rooftop of the Pinewood was paved with uneven bricks, cigarette butts, and flattened beer cans. But it had a tall concrete wall around its perimeter that overlooked the building’s grassy courtyard and could sustain the force of a stress-kicked soccer ball. It was Kristen’s go-to place when things got complicated, like Massie had Bean . . . Alicia had her dance studio . . . Claire had her fingernails . . . and Dylan had her fridge. And things were complicated. Kick! The ball slammed against the concrete wall and shot back to her. She kicked it again. Slam! She’d promised Layne she’d help her get Dempsey. They’d made a deal. Slam! If she reneged, she would destroy her good name and honor in the eyes of the Witty Committee. Slam! But how could she sabotage Massie’s new crush? She had made a pledge. She had taken a vow. This time we’ll do it right. . . . Our friendships come first. . . . PC support, day or night .
