Chapter 10: Duncan

I was thinking about Courtney and how I would feel around her when suddenly my cell phone began ringing. The caller I.D. said: Lavane, Courtney.

"Hey princess," I said calling Courtney by her first 'pet' name.

"Hey bad boy," Courtney teased.

"Did I ever tell you how much I love you?" I asked.

"Only about a million times."

"That's not enough, I love you." I said sweetly. I wasn't sure if I was lying, but I decided to at least try to save our relationship.

"Are you turning soft on me? And where's that giant ego?" Courtney asked.

"Well I beat up a bus driver, so he'd let me on for free. And my ego's as big as ever."

"That's my rebel. I can't for T.D.A."

"Sure princess, you just can't wait to see Chris after you sued him." I joked trying to take my mind off the fact that she called me her rebel.

Courtney laughed, "Your right. Maybe I'm just excited to see you."

"So, how have things been going for you?" I said again trying to change the subject.

"Not so good. My mom's sending me to a stupid private school, and I haven't seen you for a month."

"I can't help you about the school part, but you can see me in 30 minutes at Greenway Park."

"That's cool. I'll have to sneak out of the house, but I think that can be arranged."

"Why do you have to sneak out of your house?"

"My mom's mad at me; we just had this big argument about private school."

"Oh well, I love that you're sneaking out to see me." I again lied.

"Why wouldn't I?" asked Courtney

"Good point. See you in thirty minutes."

I snapped the phone shut. I had a special birthday surprise for Courtney and I was trying to be really excited.