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"Guess he had somewhere to be," Sam said.
"Of course, he did," I mumbled. "Too bad he couldn't stick around. I'm sure that score would've been higher."
"Ten out of ten."
I looked to Sam, a blush stealing up my cheeks. He reached out and placed his hand there, causing my pulseto go crazy.
"A plus, plus, Kent," he said then added, "I love it when you blush like that. It's even better knowing I had something to do with it."
You had everything to dowith it, I thought but didn't say. Stepping back, I forced a laugh,projecting unruffled calm. But inside? I was a total wreck.
"I should get going," I said. "Let you get ready for the game."
"That's not for a couple hours. I was going to go home and come back. We've got time."
"Yeah, but still."
Sam ran a hand through his hair. "Will you be there?"
I hadn't planned on it, but…
"Might be nice," he said. "To see my girlfriend in the stands."
Would I ever get used to hearing him call me that?
As my heart skipped, I didn't think so.
"Well, I've still got to send in my plans for student council," I said. "I'm organizing theBack-to-School Festival, have to get all the detailshashed out. After that, I've got to meet my cousins for practice, and then I have a boat load of homework. Plus, sports aren't really my thing..."
"That's cool. Just thought I'd ask," he said.
But I couldn't stand seeing his face fall.
And it did fall.
Sam looked sad, and I knew there was something I could do about it. So…
"I'll be there," I said.
"Really?" He sounded surprised. "Seriously, you don't have to come."
I nodded. "I know, but I'll be there."
Sam's smile was bright and blinding.
"I've got to support my boyfriend, right?"
He laughed quietly, leaned forward and pressed a light kiss against my cheek. "Thanks, Kent."
I gave him a shrug. "Thanks for the kissing lesson."
"No problem."
Sam rounded the car to the driver's side then met my eyes over the hood.
"Looking forward to the next lesson," he said, and with a wink, Sam got into his car and drove away, leaving me staring after him.
Did we really need another lesson when Sam's kisses nearly brought me to my knees?
