chrystalwynd:

“Black Friday? Ummm…what color is tomorrow?”

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I hope everybody stayed safe out there today. Black Friday often brings out the worst in people. Be cool to each other, okay?

Mandy glanced sideways. Good. Steve was watching her. Ever since he’d started tutoring her, she’d lost interest in the usual football players and track stars she dated. Steve was so kind, his voice so relaxing, and with his help her grades were way better–she’d actually gotten a D on a test last week!

She wanted him to like her. Needed him to like her. And being the school slut had taught her all about how to get boys to like her…