Page 29 of Sweetheart
I lifted my brows in triumph but then noticed Sam's lips were twitching.
"What's wrong with Quentin?"
"Nothing," he said with a shrug. "Pretty sure he just started dating Dominique Fiorella, though."
My shoulders fell. "Really? When did that happen?"
"At the Banger brothers' party."
"Ah," I said.
"Yeah."
A beat of silence then…
"Were you secretly hoping I'd say no?" he asked.
"No, but…you didn't have to say yes so quickly."
Sam's face remained blank, but his eyes held a hint of amusement as I clutched my books tighter to my chest.Theplan that I'd meticulously written out rested on top. All those bullet points, the thought that went into them—and Sam hadn't read a single word before agreeing.Humph.
"It wouldn't have killed you to skim the plan first," I mumbled.
His eyes brightened."So, that's what this is about."
"What?"
"You're mad because I didn't read your ten-point plan."
I forced a laugh. "I'm not mad."
His eyes narrowed.
"I'm not," I repeated—then couldn't help but add, "And technically, there are only five points."
Sam shook his head.
"Which you would know if you'd read the plan." I shrugged. "I could've put anything in there, Bishop. Would've been smart to read it over, get familiar with the terms, see if you had any concerns. Instead, I askedthe question, and you agreed. Just like that."
"Technically, you didn't ask," Sam said."I volunteered."
True.
Though I still hadn't figured out why.
Maybe this was all part ofhisplan to…do what? Mess with my head?
Quick as lightning, Sam's hand shot out and grabbed one of the pieces of paper resting on top of my books. I'd barely seen him move, too caught up in trying todecipherhis motives.I gaped at him as he gazed at the sheet.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I'll read it and get back to you," he said.
I remained calm on the outside, but inside, I was doing a victory dance. "Only if you want to," I said.
Lookingat me, seeing the smile I couldn't quite contain, Sam shook his head again. "You're unbelievable, Kent."
"Thanks," I said. My phone alarm went off, and I pulled out my cell to silence it. "I should get to class.Want to meet up after school?"
