And that led to another discussion about inside information she had about something going on with NIKA. I wasn’t happy she’d withheld it, but, onc...e again, things worked out for the best. She and I reached an agreement that she’d share information like that immediately, and I’d grant a favor she’d requested.”Bethany giggled, “She’s engaged to Howard! So I know it’s not THAT!”“No, Miss ‘Mind in the Gutter’, it’s not that!”It wasn’t THAT with HER, but it was THAT. But Bethany didn’t need to. Before Darren could react, they were kissing. Oh, my God, was all Darren could think. He knew Cassie could feel his reaction as his shaft hardened in a hurry. His heart raced."Wow," Cassie said softly, as she leaned back. "Damn, Nerd Boy. Now I know what Stephy sees in you." Cassie appeared to be just as affected as Darren was."Speaking of Stephanie," Darren said, breaking the spell and pulling her arms from around his neck. "Have you seen her in the last half hour or so?"Cassie paused for a. That afternoon my mom sent me down to Rexall Drugs to pick up a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and Bev was there. ‘Can we talk?’ she asked me. ‘Sure.’ ‘Meet me at The Soda Shoppe when you leave here, okay?’ ‘I’ll be there.’ Over cherry Cokes Bev said, ‘Were you serious about what you said the other day? ‘Of course I was.’ ‘You wouldn’t tell Mickey?’ ‘Why would I do that? I’m just trying to stay even with her. I don’t have a doubt in the world that she isn’t seeing that guy she met up with the last. Long dark hair, pale skin, and a set of bright red lips. What stood out most were her eyes. They were a blue..but a deep blue that they almost seem to glow. She was wearing the same jacket i was. The t shirt and jeans she wore also black. I walked past her putting my head down trying not to stare. Ive never seen her around here before so i stop. I turn around to at least tell her i love her outfit and shes gone.... .."Where did she go??!?" i say out loud theres no trace no sign i didnt even.