Chapter Four

Alice was eyeing suspiciously. I refused to answer any of her questions, which to be fair, was my own fault, because it only encouraged her to pry more.

“Uhm, Bette, whose stuff is this,” she asked, motioning to the bottle, bags and towel in the backseat.

I remained silent. Best thing possible, at least that’s what I had originally thought.

“And why are you gunning it like that? Any particular reason that you need to get to school so urgently?” Alice was genuinely confused. That actually entertained me a little.

“Okay Bette, seriously.” Oh o, Alice was getting kind of angry.

“Look at her Bette, she’s got that frown thing going on.” I know, she looks hilarious when she’s annoyed. “Why don’t you do this more often.” It is much more entertaining, that actually holding a conversation with her, I will admit that. “Wow look at us, if one can look at one’s mind.” I know. We’re actually agreeing. Impressive. “Who would have thought, the two sides of Bette, coming together,” In mutual annoyance of one Alice Pieczecki. “We should try this again sometime.” Yes, absolutely, now shut up and let me win this bet, I NEED that kiss. “Uhm, I need it too. In fact we both NEED it.” Tell me about it. “It’ll be hot, that’s what!” God, I know. Shush now! Must focus on driving. “Yes, agreed, get us that kiss.”

Alice had been speaking to me that whole time, while I mentally sparred with myself. Oh great, now she was gonna be really annoyed.

“What is it Al?”

“Bette, just tell me what’s going on.” Al spurted while flickin’ around on the Radio.

“Al, stop messin’ on the Radio, just put on my CD, Lamb is good, try the song Angelica, it’s real mellow.”

“Bette seriously just tell me.”

“FINE! I snapped.” I took one large dramatic breathe.
“YesterdayIofferedMsKaliftcozshelikestorunandIsaidthati’dtakeherbagsandstuffsoshecoulddothatandthent
hismorningshewaslikesofreakingsuperhotanditoldhertoohurryupandshewaslikeflirtinglikecrazyandohsheals
ocaughtmestaringlikesomanytimesand*I took one breathe*thenshelikestoppedmeandtoldmeshe’dracemetotheschoolandthatshewasgoingtomakeadealwithmeandthe
nshewaslikeifyougettherefirsti’llkissyouandifshegetstherefirstthenihavetobringherstufftoschoolsoshec
anjogfortherestoftheyear.” I gasped loudly, in an attempt to regain my breathe.

“Wow, okay. Sounds cool.” Al said smugly, “so what you’re basically saying is; you like her, you want her and you’re gonna kiss her. I have to say, this deal it’s kind of a win-win situation for ya’ Bette. I think Ms K might like you too.”