Outside The Block Estate

Bean's howling was so loud that Massie could just barely make out if her dog's bark was making everything vibrate, or if it was her just brand-new cell-phone that had some newly added purple accents to the creamy-white color of it. She had gotten a text message from Claire.

Claire: Where r u? Evry1 is here. We r waiting. Hurry!

Massie had totally forgotten about their G.L.U. (Girls Like Us) Meeting at her house that night. Hoping that Bean would not decide to take off and start dashing around the freshly cut front lawn, Massie put Bean's leash in between her thin legs and whipped out her cell-phone.

Massie: Walking Bean. B there soon. Wait 4 me!

Claire: 'Kay.

Massie tugged on Bean's leash, and Bean came running to her. When Beans' tiny paws came to a complete halt, Massie unclipped the Louis Vitton collar, and then let her puppy run inside. When she made sure no one was looking, Massie flew up the stairs and into her own room.